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Schar Vanilla Wafers Gluten Free
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Schar Vanilla Wafers Gluten Free

Schar
4.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
1g
Protein
10g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Schar Vanilla Wafers Gluten Free are a compact, packaged cookie product you’d likely spot in the gluten-free/health foods aisle or on an endcap near other specialty baking and gluten-free snacks, often shelved alongside almond- and rice-based crackers and cookies. Shoppers reach for them on quick snack runs, back-to-school grocery lists, or when packing a travel-friendly treat for road trips and lunches. The brand positions itself as a trusted European-inspired gluten-free specialist, appealing to shoppers who need or choose gluten-free products but still want familiar comfort foods; marketing leans practical and reassuring rather than trendy, targeting families, people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, and shoppers seeking allergy-friendly pantry staples. The label often highlights “gluten free” prominently and may carry simple imagery and neutral colors that suggest purity; there are no organic seals, and marketing leans on allergen-free trust rather than health halo claims like low sugar or whole grain. In plain terms, these wafers are processed: they combine refined starches, powdered milks, and flavouring into a shelf-stable cookie. Sensory notes: light, crisp, sandy-textured rounds with a vanilla aroma and a sweet, mildly milky finish; sweetness is noticeable (about 10 g sugar per serving). Packaging is a small, resealable-ish or flow-wrapped box or pouch that cues portable convenience; eating is often casual—paired with coffee or milk, offered in lunchboxes, or used as a base for quick dessert hacks like mini cookie-and-cream stacks. The ritual is everyday snacking—familiar, simple, and easy to share.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 431
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein1g
* 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

Potato, Starch,, Sugar,, Coconut, Oil,, Skimmed, Milk, Powder,, Rice, Flour,, Whey, Powder,, Soy, Flour,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Natural, Vanilla, Flavor,, Guar, Gum,, Baking, Soda..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower 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 refined starches, added sugars, milk powders, emulsifiers and natural flavorings, and is manufactured into a shelf-stable snack, consistent with ultra-processed food criteria.

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Common Questions about Schar Vanilla Wafers Gluten Free

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These wafers have some appealing qualities, like being free from artificial sweeteners and preservatives. However, they do contain added sugars and aren't particularly high in protein or fiber, so they might be more of a treat than a health food. Think of them as a fun, occasional snack rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

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