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VOORTMAN Bakery Zero Sugar Orange Creme Wafer Cookies 9 oz
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VOORTMAN Bakery Zero Sugar Orange Creme Wafer Cookies 9 oz

Voortman
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
7g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Voortman Zero Sugar Orange Creme Wafer Cookies are a bright, convenience-focused take on a classic layered wafer cookie. You'd find this 9‑oz package in the cookie and snack aisle, shelved with other wafers, sugar‑free cookies, and diabetic-friendly treats—often near mainstream packaged cookies rather than with fresh bakery items. The product fits quick lunchbox add-ons, mid‑afternoon pick‑me‑ups, road‑trip snack bins, or a light dessert paired with milk or coffee. Voortman’s positioning reads as a heritage bakery brand offering a "guilt‑reduced" indulgence: marketed to parents, people watching sugar intake, and shoppers seeking a familiar sweet without table sugar. The label leans on health halos like “Zero Sugar” and “no artificial colors, flavors, or high‑fructose corn syrup,” yet it also discloses sweeteners (sorbitol, aspartame) and a “contains bioengineered food ingredients” statement; there is no organic certification. Packaging is a sealed flow-wrapped multi-pack inside a branded box or bag, designed for grab-and-go convenience. Sensory cues: thin, crisp wafer layers sandwiching a tangy orange crème filling — light, brittle texture with a citrusy, slightly artificial orange aroma from natural flavors and orange powder. Eating these is ritualistic and snackable: break a wafer in half, enjoy with beverage, or portion into lunchboxes. Processing context: industrially produced with refined flours, vegetable oils, polyols, sweetener additives, emulsifiers and flavors — a highly processed packaged snack. A caution note about possible laxative effects from polyols often appears on the label.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 10
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Protein7g
* 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

Vegetable, Oil, (Canola,, Soybean,, Palm,, Palm, Kernel),, Sorbitol,, Maltodextrin,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat,, Malted, Barley,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Cornstarch,, Orange, Powder,, Natural, Flavor,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Aspartame, (Phenylketonurics:, Contains, Phenylalanine),, Baking, Soda,, Annatto, (Color),, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Egg., Contains, Egg,, Milk,, Soy,, Wheat., May, Contain, Coconut., (527405), Excess, Consumption, May, Cause, A, Laxative, Effect, In, Sensitive, Persons., Contains, Bioengineered, Food, Ingredients.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Kernel - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 is dominated by refined starches, multiple industrial oils, polyol and artificial sweeteners, flavorings and emulsifiers, characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The product is industrially formulated and shelf-stable with additives to mimic traditional bakery textures and flavors.

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Common Questions about VOORTMAN Bakery Zero Sugar Orange Creme Wafer Cookies 9 oz

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These cookies are lower in sugar, which is a plus, but they do contain some processed ingredients and artificial sweeteners like aspartame. If you're looking for a sweet treat that won't spike your sugar levels, they might fit the bill, but it's always good to balance them with whole foods.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

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