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Loacker Quadratini Quadratini Chocolate Bite Size Wafer Cookies
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Loacker Quadratini Quadratini Chocolate Bite Size Wafer Cookies

Loacker
8.82 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
8g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Loacker Quadratini Chocolate Bite Size Wafer Cookies are packaged, imported snack wafers that sit in the cookie and biscotti aisle — often near other European specialty cookies, boxed chocolates, and upscale coffee accompaniments. The product reads like a small indulgence for snack-time: thin, crisp wafer layers sandwiching a chocolate-hazelnut cream, offered in a compact box (usually with an inner plastic bag) of poppable little squares. Shoppers reach for Quadratini on errands when they want a shareable sweet for coffee breaks, a lunchbox treat, a movie-night nibble, or a gift basket accent. Loacker’s marketing leans on Old-World, family-farmed storytelling — “since 1925,” Italian hazelnuts, real Bourbon vanilla pods and alpine imagery — positioning the brand as premium, artisanal and trustworthy rather than mass-market. The label uses clean-language health halos: “No artificial flavors,” “No artificial colorings; hydrogenated fats; preservatives,” and “No ingredients derived from bioengineered crops,” though there’s no organic certification; these claims give a natural/quality vibe without making it a health food. Kid-friendly bite-size format broadens appeal, but visual design skews toward an adult, gourmet shopper who values imported provenance. In plain terms, this is an industrially made packaged wafer cookie that combines processed baking ingredients and emulsifiers with real hazelnuts and chocolate. Sensory notes: light, crunchy wafers, creamy sweet filling with a toasted-hazelnut underline and a lingering cocoa finish; best enjoyed with coffee or tea, shared from a bowl or popped one-by-one. Rituals include afternoon breaks, travel snacking, and small-plate dessert spreads at gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 cookies
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars6g12%
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,, Coconut, Oil,, Glucose, Syrup,, Sugar,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Whey, Powder, (Milk),, Chocolate, (Sugar,, Chocolate,, Liquor),, Soy, Flour,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Barley, Malt, Extract,, Leavening, (Sodium, Hydrogen, Carbonate,, Disodium, Diphosphate),, Hazelnuts,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Natural, Vanilla, Pods,, Spices..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (glucose syrup, coconut oil, cocoa processed with alkali, emulsifiers, leavening agents) and is a packaged ready-to-eat confection, which fits the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Loacker Quadratini Quadratini Chocolate Bite Size Wafer Cookies

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These tasty little wafers are a delightful treat, but they do contain added sugars and aren't particularly high in protein or fiber. If you're looking for a sweet snack to satisfy a craving, they can fit into a balanced diet, just keep portion sizes in mind!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

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