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Goya Palmerita Cookies
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Goya Palmerita Cookies

Goya
5.82 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
7g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Palmerita Cookies are a small, shelf-stable sweet pastry sold in the cookie and crackers aisle of American supermarkets, often placed near other Latin-brand baked goods, tea biscuits, and mainstream mass-market cookies. You’ll find them on grocery runs for pantry staples, multicultural ingredient shopping, or when shoppers pick up snack packs for kids or guests. These crisp, palmier-style cookies—thin, caramelized and lightly flaky—are usually packaged in a sealed plastic wrapper or lightweight cardboard box with bold Goya branding, designed for visibility on crowded shelves. Brand positioning leans on Goya’s identity as an accessible, broadly Hispanic-rooted pantry brand: items like this appeal to Latinx households seeking familiar flavors as well as shoppers looking for affordable, everyday snacks. Packaging emphasizes taste and tradition rather than nutrition; there are typically no organic certifications or strong “natural” claims, and labeling focuses on brand trust and convenience rather than health halos or cartoon kid branding. In plain processing terms, these are industrially made baked goods using refined wheat flour, added sugars and syrups, palm oil, and common food additives to extend shelf life and ensure consistent texture. Sensory details: a thin, glazed exterior that gives a crackle when bitten, a slightly greasy mouthfeel from palm oil, a sweet caramel-sugar finish and a crunchy, layered crumb. Rituals include pairing with coffee or tea, tucking a few into a lunchbox, or offering them at casual gatherings; portioning is convenient and they travel well, making them a practical grab-and-go treat in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6
Servings per Container: 5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Palm, Oil,, Glucose, Syrup,, Malt, Syrup,, Ammonium, Bicarbonate, as, Leavening, Agent,, Salt,, Sodium, Bicarbonate, as, Leavening, Agent,, Sodium, Metabisulfite, as, Antioxidant..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Metabisulfite - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list contains refined flours, multiple added sugars/syrups, industrial fat (palm oil) and food additives (leavening agents, antioxidant), and the product is manufactured for long shelf life—characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Goya Palmerita Cookies

Well, it depends on how you define 'healthy'! These cookies are tasty and can be a fun treat, but they're not exactly a health food. With 150 calories and 7 grams of added sugars per serving, they might not fit into a strict diet, but enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced lifestyle!

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