Gamesa Sugar Wafer Chocolate Cookies

by Pepsico

These sugar wafer cookies are a highly processed snack loaded with palm oil, artificial colors, and multiple sugars. The combination of inflammatory ingredients, artificial additives, and ultra-processing makes this a poor nutritional choice that should be avoided regularly.

• Brown Sugar – controversial · Refined sugar that causes blood sugar spikes and contributes to inflammation when consumed regularly.
• Enriched Flour – controversial · Refined wheat flour stripped of nutrients then fortified with synthetic vitamins, lacks fiber and causes blood sugar spikes.
• Wheat Flour – safe · Basic wheat flour component of enriched flour blend.
• Niacinamide – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added to enriched flour, supports cellular energy production.
• Reduced Iron – safe · Iron fortification in enriched flour to prevent deficiency.
• Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 added to enriched flour, essential for nerve function and metabolism.
• Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 added to enriched flour, important for energy metabolism.
• Folic Acid – beneficial · Synthetic folate added to enriched flour, crucial for DNA synthesis and cell division.
• Palm Oil – controversial · Saturated fat that's more stable than seed oils but may contribute to inflammation and environmental concerns.
• Palm Kernel Oil – controversial · Highly saturated fat from palm kernels, more processed than palm oil and potentially inflammatory.
• Cocoa – beneficial · Natural cocoa powder provides antioxidants and chocolate flavor.
• Whey – safe · Milk protein byproduct that adds protein content and improves texture.
• Potato Starch – safe · Natural starch from potatoes used as a thickening agent.
• Modified Corn Starch – controversial · Chemically altered corn starch that may cause digestive issues in sensitive individuals.
• Cocoa (Processed with Alkali) – safe · Dutch-processed cocoa that's less acidic but has reduced antioxidant content compared to natural cocoa.
• Soy Lecithin – safe · Emulsifier derived from soybeans, generally well-tolerated and helps bind ingredients.
• Artificial Flavors – controversial · Synthetic flavor compounds that may cause sensitivities in some people.
• Iodized Salt – safe · Regular salt fortified with iodine to prevent iodine deficiency.
• FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake – controversial · Synthetic blue dye linked to hyperactivity in children and potential allergic reactions.
• FD&C Yellow 6 Aluminum Lake – controversial · Synthetic yellow dye that may cause hyperactivity and allergic reactions, especially in sensitive individuals.
• Sodium Bicarbonate – safe · Baking soda used as a leavening agent, generally safe and well-tolerated.
• FD&C Red 40 Aluminum Lake – controversial · Synthetic red dye associated with hyperactivity in children and potential immune system effects.
• Zinc Oxide – safe · Mineral supplement that supports immune function and wound healing.
• FD&C Yellow 5 – controversial · Synthetic yellow dye (tartrazine) that can trigger asthma and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
• FD&C Red 40 – controversial · Most widely used synthetic red dye, linked to behavioral issues in children and potential carcinogenic concerns.
• FD&C Yellow 6 – controversial · Synthetic orange-yellow dye that may cause hyperactivity and has been linked to adrenal tumors in animal studies.
• FD&C Blue 1 – controversial · Synthetic blue dye that can cause allergic reactions and has been associated with chromosomal damage in some studies.

Contains some B vitamins from enriched flour

Uses palm oils instead of seed oils

Multiple artificial food dyes

High sugar content

Ultra-processed

Palm oil environmental concerns

Artificial flavors

High inflammation potential