
Goya Maria Chocolate
What You Should Know
Goya Maria Chocolate is a small, affordable pack of thin, round chocolate-flavored María biscuits that you’ll typically find on the cookie and biscuit aisle or the Hispanic/international foods section of an American supermarket, often shelved near tea and coffee, other María cookies, and imported Spanish or Latin pantry staples. The 7 oz plastic-wrapped pack is marketed as a pantry staple for families—simple, familiar, and easy to stock. It leans on cultural recognition: Goya is a trusted Hispanic brand known for everyday staples, so the product often appeals to shoppers seeking familiar, budget-friendly snacks or ingredients for home baking. The label highlights “Made with real cocoa!” and “Product of Spain,” creating a modest quality halo without organic or natural certification; there’s no child-focused cartooning, just straightforward brand identity. In plain terms it’s a processed shelf-stable biscuit made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable fat and additives, intended for convenience. Sensory notes: the cookies are thin, crisp and lightly crumbly, with a mild chocolate cocoa note rather than intense chocolate; they snap cleanly and dunk readily into milk, coffee or hot chocolate. Packaging is a simple flow-wrapped plastic inside a printed outer wrapper—easy to tuck into lunchboxes or to serve on a plate for casual gatherings. Rituals include dunking at breakfast or afternoon tea, using crushed Maria biscuits as a crumb base for quick no-bake desserts, or handing them to kids as a grab-and-go snack. Overall, it functions as a familiar, versatile biscuit in everyday American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Fat, (Palm, Oil),, Cocoa, Powder, (4.5%),, Glucose, and, Fructose, Syrup,, Raising, Agents, (Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Ammonium, Bicarbonate,, Calcium, Carbonate),, Emulsifier:, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Vanilla, Flavor,, Antioxidant;, Sodium, Metabisulphite..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Sodium Metabisulphite - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains refined flours, added sugars, vegetable fat (palm oil), glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifier and preservatives, indicating multiple industrial ingredients and reformulations typical of ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Goya Maria Chocolate
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Goya Maria Chocolate has a moderate calorie count and offers a little bit of fiber and protein, but it’s not exactly a superfood. It's a tasty treat to enjoy occasionally, especially if you're looking for something sweet without too much fuss.
