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Wheat Free Blueberry Waffles, 9 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Wheat Free Blueberry Waffles, 9 OZ

VANS INTERNATIONAL FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
2g
Protein
3g
Sugars
310mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these in the freezer or gluten-free section as a grab-and-go breakfast or quick weekend brunch option — handy for busy mornings or feeding kids. They give a nostalgic, comforting waffle vibe while clearly being convenience-focused: a refined starch blend, added oils, gums and 'natural flavors' create a uniform, fluffy-to-crisp texture. The ingredient list (emulsifiers, guar gum, packaged fruit pieces with added sugar and flavorings) signals industrial formulation and shelf-stability typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 WAFFLES
Servings per Container: 3
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
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

GLUTEN, FREE, BLEND, (BROWN, RICE, FLOUR,, POTATO, STARCH,, RICE, FLOUR,, SOY, FLOUR), WATER, EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL, BLUEBERRY, PIECES, (CANE, SUGAR,, DRIED, BLUEBERRIES,, RICE, FLOUR,, POTATO, STARCH,, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, [CARROT,, BLUEBERRY],, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, NATURAL, FLAVOR), CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS:, FRUIT, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, BLEND, (PINEAPPLE,, PEACH,, PEAR), BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, CALCIUM, CARBONATE, GUAR, GUM, SEA, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (refined starches, emulsifiers like lecithin, guar gum, 'natural flavors', and sweetened packaged fruit pieces) indicate this is an ultra-processed product consistent with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Wheat Free Blueberry Waffles, 9 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These waffles are lower in sugar and contain no artificial sweeteners, which is a plus. They do pack some carbs and are not high in protein or fiber, so if you’re looking for a breakfast that keeps you full longer, you might want to pair them with something like nut butter or yogurt.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
$3.79
per package