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Is Vanilla Wafers Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Food Lion

Food Lion's Vanilla Wafers is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Palm Oil, Natural And Artificial Flavors.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes enriched flour and sugar, but also contains palm oil and artificial flavors, raising concerns about quality and processing. This results in a moderate rating.

Main concern

Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its consumption.

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

  • Enriched flour provides some essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid, contributing positively to the overall composition.
  • Sodium bicarbonate and ammonium bicarbonate serve as leavening agents, ensuring proper texture and rise in the wafers.

Concerns

  • Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its consumption.
  • The inclusion of artificial flavors indicates a level of processing that may detract from the overall quality of the product.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 2427672

More from this brand: Food Lion products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its consumption.; The inclusion of artificial flavors indicates a level of processing that may detract from the overall quality of the product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Food Lion — Vanilla Wafers has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Food Lion products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Food Lion — Vanilla Wafers has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Enriched flour provides some essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid, contributing positively to the overall composition.; Sodium bicarbonate and ammonium bicarbonate serve as leavening agents, ensuring proper texture and rise in the wafers.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes enriched flour and sugar, but also contains palm oil and artificial flavors, raising concerns about quality and processing. This results in a moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We detected: wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Food Lion — Vanilla Wafers a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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