Chocolate Wafer
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What it is
A chocolate wafer is a thin, crisp, baked cookie. It is typically made from ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and fat, which are mixed into a batter and then baked until crunchy. These wafers are often used as a component in various desserts.
Why it's used
Chocolate wafers are primarily used in packaged foods to add a distinct chocolate flavor and a crisp or sometimes slightly soft texture. They are a popular component in ice cream sandwiches, where they serve as the outer layers, and can also be found in other frozen desserts, cakes, and snack bars. Their main function is to contribute flavor and texture to the final product.
Health notes
Chocolate wafers are a composite food item, not a single food additive, so they do not have a specific regulatory status like GRAS or an ADI from bodies like JECFA or EFSA. Health considerations generally relate to their nutritional content, such as sugars, fats, and calories. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars and suggest limiting saturated fat to under 10% of daily calories, which are relevant considerations for foods containing chocolate wafers. There are no specific controversies regarding chocolate wafers beyond general dietary advice for processed foods.
Allergen info
Chocolate wafers commonly contain wheat as a primary ingredient. Depending on the specific recipe, they may also contain milk and soy, which are major FDA allergens, often found in chocolate or other components. Manufacturers are required to declare these allergens on food labels.
Products containing Chocolate Wafer
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Yasso, Inc.
Peanut Butter Frozen Greek Yogurt With A Peanut Butter Swirl Sandwiched Between Two Chocolate Wafers Sandwiches, Peanut Butter
255kcal
9.1Protein
8.2Fat
38.2Carbs
Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream
Vanilla Giant Flavored Vanilla Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwich, Vanilla Giant
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
221kcal
3.2Protein
5.3Fat
41.0Carbs
Uncle Harry's, Inc.
Cookies 'N Cream Ice Cream Cake, Cookies 'N Cream
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
303kcal
2.6Protein
15.8Fat
36.8Carbs
Yasso, Inc.
Fudge Swirl Chocolate Frozen Greek Yogurt With A Chocolatey Fudge Swirl Sandwiched Between Two Chocolate Wafers Sandwiches, Fudge Swirl
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
218kcal
7.3Protein
2.7Fat
41.8Carbs
Martha's Dandee Creme
Vanilla Premium Ice Cream Dandee Cremewich Sandwich, Vanilla
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
220kcal
—Protein
10.1Fat
27.7Carbs
HP Hood LLC
Vanilla Flavored Mini Ice Cream Between Chocolate Wafers Sandwiches, Vanilla
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
273kcal
4.0Protein
11.1Fat
41.4Carbs
HP Hood LLC
Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream Between Chocolate Wafers Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches, Vanilla
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
273kcal
4.0Protein
11.1Fat
41.4Carbs
Casper's Ice Cream, Inc.
S'Mores Thick Ice Cream Sandwiches
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
267kcal
4.7Protein
10.5Fat
40.7Carbs
Yasso, Inc.
Vanilla Bean Creamy Greek Yogurt Sandwiches, Vanilla Bean
48kcal
1.9Protein
0.7Fat
9.1Carbs
Yasso, Inc.
Mint Chocolate Chip Creamy Greek Yogurt Sandwiches, Mint Chocolate Chip
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
55kcal
1.8Protein
0.9Fat
9.6Carbs