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Is Goya Chocolate Wafers Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Goya

Goya Chocolate Wafers is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Goya. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic additives, including artificial flavor and caramel color, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and hydrogenated oils further indicates a highly processed composition.

Main concern

Contains artificial flavor, raising concerns about synthetic additives.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains cocoa powder, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
  • Includes soy lecithin, a common emulsifier that helps maintain texture.

Concerns

  • Contains artificial flavor, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Includes palm oil, which is associated with environmental issues.
  • Hydrogenated oils present indicate potential health risks due to trans fats.
  • Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may raise safety concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3518277

More from this brand: Goya products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat , soy , milk

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains cocoa powder, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.; Includes soy lecithin, a common emulsifier that helps maintain texture.. See the Pros section above.
The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic additives, including artificial flavor and caramel color, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and hydrogenated oils further indicates a highly processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Goya — Goya Chocolate Wafers has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Goya — Goya Chocolate Wafers has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cocoa powder. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Contains artificial flavor, raising concerns about synthetic additives.; Includes palm oil, which is associated with environmental issues.; Hydrogenated oils present indicate potential health risks due to trans fats.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Contains artificial flavor, raising concerns about synthetic additives.; Includes palm oil, which is associated with environmental issues.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Goya products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Main concerns for this product: Contains artificial flavor, raising concerns about synthetic additives.; Includes palm oil, which is associated with environmental issues.. See the full list above.

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