Ingredient

Chocolate Wafer

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Chocolate wafers are primarily used in packaged foods to add a distinct chocolate flavor …

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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Conagra Brands, Inc. Premium Ice Cream Sandwiches, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 224kcal 6.0Protein 2.2Fat 44.8Carbs Peanut Butter Frozen Greek Yogurt With A Peanut Butter Swirl Sandwiched Between Two Chocolate Wafers Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Yasso, Inc. Peanut Butter Frozen Greek Yogurt With A Peanut Butter Swirl Sandwiched Between Two Chocolate Wafers Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 255kcal 9.1Protein 8.2Fat 38.2Carbs Vanilla Giant Flavored Vanilla Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwich, Vanilla Giant Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Vanilla Giant Flavored Vanilla Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwich, Vanilla Giant Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Other Frozen Desserts 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 48kcal 1.9Protein 0.7Fat 9.1Carbs Yasso, Inc. Mint Chocolate Chip Creamy Greek Yogurt Sandwiches, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 55kcal 1.8Protein 0.9Fat 9.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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