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Gamesa Sugar Wafer Vanilla Cookies

by Pepsico

These heavily processed wafer cookies contain palm oil, artificial dyes linked to hyperactivity, and multiple synthetic additives with minimal nutritional value. The ingredient list reads like a chemistry experiment rather than food.

  • Brown Sugar – controversial · Primary ingredient providing sweetness but contributing to blood sugar spikes and empty calories.
  • Enriched Flour – controversial · Refined wheat flour stripped of nutrients then fortified with synthetic vitamins, lacks fiber and causes blood sugar spikes.
  • Palm Oil – controversial · Tropical saturated fat linked to environmental destruction and potential inflammatory effects.
  • Palm Kernel Oil – controversial · Highly saturated fat that may contribute to cardiovascular issues and environmental damage.
  • Whey – safe · Milk protein that provides texture but may cause issues for those with dairy sensitivities.
  • Potato Starch – safe · Natural starch used as a thickener with minimal health concerns.
  • Modified Corn Starch – controversial · Chemically altered starch that may contribute to digestive issues and ultra-processing concerns.
  • Artificial Flavors – controversial · Synthetic flavor compounds that replace real vanilla and may contain unknown chemical mixtures.
  • Soy Lecithin – safe · Natural emulsifier that helps bind ingredients, generally recognized as safe.
  • Iodized Salt – safe · Table salt fortified with iodine, essential mineral but used in small amounts.
  • Sodium Bicarbonate – safe · Baking soda used as leavening agent, completely safe in food applications.
  • FD&C Yellow 5 – dangerous · Synthetic dye linked to hyperactivity in children and potential allergic reactions.
  • FD&C Red 40 – dangerous · Most widely used artificial dye linked to behavioral issues and potential carcinogenic effects.
  • FD&C Yellow 6 – dangerous · Synthetic dye associated with hyperactivity and potential contamination with carcinogens.
  • FD&C Blue 1 – controversial · Artificial dye that may cause allergic reactions and has limited safety testing.
  • Zinc Oxide – beneficial · Essential mineral supplement that supports immune function and wound healing.

Fortified with B vitamins

No seed oils used

Multiple artificial dyes

Palm oil environmental impact

Ultra-processed

High sugar content

No real vanilla

Artificial flavors

Empty calories