
Goya Vanilla Wafer
What You Should Know
Goya Vanilla Wafers are a small, sweet snack product that you’ll typically spot in the cookie and snack aisle of a grocery store, often shelved near other wafer cookies, packaged cookies, and sometimes in the international or Hispanic foods section alongside other Goya products. The 4.94 oz package—usually a printed box or sleeve with an inner plastic bag—promises light, crisp vanilla wafers sandwiching a sweet vanilla-flavored crème. The product leans into everyday snacking occasions: kids’ lunchboxes, after-school treats, quick dessert pairings with coffee or milk, or a grab-and-go addition to a road trip snack bag. Brand positioning skews toward familiar, family-friendly value—Goya’s name and the “try other flavors” messaging (strawberry, guava, chocolate, etc.) cue a culturally Latin-American heritage and an appeal to shoppers seeking nostalgic or regional dessert flavors at an affordable price. Labeling is straightforward: the pack calls out “artificially flavored” and lists preservatives and vegetable oils; there are no organic or natural certification claims and no health-halo marketing. In plain terms this is a highly processed packaged treat made from refined grains, sugars, emulsifiers and preservatives. Sensory details: thin, brittle wafers that snap easily, giving way to a sweet, smooth crème; the experience is light and sugary rather than rich, and the ritual often involves dunking in milk or sharing from the family snack bowl. The product’s convenience, variety of flavors, and recognizable brand make it a go-to impulse buy for adults and children alike.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Hydrogenated, Palm, Oil, and, or, Interesterified, Soybean, Oil,, TBHQ, and, Citric, Acid, (Preservatives)),, Wheat, Flour,, Corn, Starch, or, Yuca, Starch,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk, Powder,, Salt,, Leavening, (Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Soy, Lecithin, and, Artificial, Flavor..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •hydrogenated palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •interesterified soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
- •citric acid - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains refined sugars, hydrogenated/interesterified vegetable oils, artificial flavoring, emulsifiers and synthetic preservatives—ingredients and formulations typical of ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Goya Vanilla Wafer
The Goya Vanilla Wafer can be a fun snack, but calling it 'healthy' is a bit of a stretch. With 14 grams of added sugars per serving and not much in the way of fiber or protein, it's more of an occasional treat than a health food. It’s all about balance, so enjoy it alongside some fresh fruit or nuts for a more well-rounded snack!
