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Wafer
Wafer
Also known as: wafers
Low concern
Wafer is a generic processed bakery product. It typically contains refined wheat flour and sugar and may contain emulsifiers and added oils; it is not nutrient-dense and may contain wheat allergens.
Found in
676 products
What it is
A thin, crisp baked product typically made from flour, sugar, oil, and leaveners.
Confection; component of cookies, ice cream cones, layered chocolate bars.
Why it's flagged
- Typically contains wheat (gluten) allergen
- Refined-grain, low-nutrient bakery product
What regulators actually say
"Cookies, vanilla wafers, lower fat - USDA FoodData Central nutrient profile."
"Wheat is a major food allergen requiring declaration on food labels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Composite food; ingredients regulated individually.
European Union — EFSA
Composite food; ingredients regulated individually.
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