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VOORTMAN Bakery Zero Sugar Strawberry Wafer Cookies 9 oz
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VOORTMAN Bakery Zero Sugar Strawberry Wafer Cookies 9 oz

Voortman
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
62
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Voortman Zero Sugar Strawberry Wafer Cookies arrive in a 9 oz shelf-ready box (with an inner sealed plastic wrapper) and live in the cookie and snack aisle of mainstream American supermarkets — often shelved near other diet or sugar-free cookies, wafer cookies, and concession-style snacks. These thin, layered wafers are framed as an anytime sweet that promises a lighter take on a nostalgic treat: crisp, airy wafer sheets sandwiching a pink strawberry cream that delivers a clean, cooling sweetness with a faint sugar‑alcohol or artificial‑sweetener aftertaste and a slight oily finish from blended vegetable oils. Packaging and copy lean heavily on “Zero Sugar,” “No high‑fructose corn syrup,” and “30% less net carbs,” positioning the product for shoppers seeking reduced‑sugar or lower‑carb indulgences — dieters, people managing blood sugar, and busy parents who want an apparently “better-for-you” cookie for lunchboxes or coffee breaks. The brand voice is family-friendly and practical rather than premium; Voortman trades on approachable, nostalgic comfort rather than artisanal sourcing. Label cues include sugar‑free claims and “no artificial colors or flavors” text, but the ingredient list contains sugar alcohols (sorbitol), artificial sweetener (aspartame), maltodextrin, emulsifiers and refined flours; there’s no organic certification and the package notes bioengineered ingredients and common allergens (egg, milk, soy, wheat). In plain terms this is a heavily processed packaged snack made from refined and engineered components. Sensory ritual: pull one from the tray with coffee or a glass of milk, stack them on a party platter, or tuck a sleeve into a road‑trip stash — a crunchy, convenient comfort cookie with modern “sugar-free” positioning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 10
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
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

Vegetable, Oil, (Canola,, Soybean,, Palm,, Palm, Kernel),, Sorbitol,, Maltodextrin,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat,, Malted, Barley,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Cornstarch,, Strawberry, Powder,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Aspartame, (Phenylketonurics:, Contains, Phenylalanine),, Baking, Soda,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Egg., Contains, Egg,, Milk,, Soy,, Wheat., May, Contain, Coconut., (527368), 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
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?

The ingredients list (refined flours, maltodextrin, sorbitol, aspartame, emulsifiers, and flavorings) and the factory‑processed wafer form indicate ultra-processed food products designed and formulated rather than minimally processed.

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Common Questions about VOORTMAN Bakery Zero Sugar Strawberry Wafer Cookies 9 oz

The healthiness of the Zero Sugar Strawberry Wafer really depends on your dietary needs and lifestyle. While it’s low in sugar and can be a fun treat, it does contain some processed ingredients like maltodextrin and sorbitol. It’s all about balance—enjoying these as an occasional snack can fit into a healthy diet!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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