About the Product
HSN's FoodSeries Protein Wafer is a protein snack in wafer format with 15g of protein per serving, available in Raspberry and Vanilla flavours. It combines layers of crispy wafer with a creamy, high-protein filling, creating a contrast of textures that sets it apart from conventional protein bars. The protein blend combines milk protein (casein and whey) with pea protein and hydrolysed gelatin, ensuring a complete amino acid profile. The wheat flour used is enriched with Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, iron and calcium, adding nutritional value to the wafer structure. Beetroot red (natural) is used as a colourant for the Raspberry flavour. Perfect for any time of day, especially as a snack between meals, mid-morning, or post-workout when you want something sweet but nutritious.
Benefits
15g of protein per wafer: a protein snack with high nutritional density in a light format: Each Protein Wafer unit provides 15g of high biological value protein in a significantly lighter and airier format than conventional protein bars. The wafer has a texture that satisfies differently: its lightness and crispiness create a sensory experience similar to that of a quality biscuit or cookie, but with a completely different nutritional profile. For context, 15g of protein is equivalent to approximately 2 medium eggs or 60 to 70g of chicken breast, making the Protein Wafer a genuinely practical way to increase daily protein intake without resorting to complex food preparations.
Multi-source protein blend: milk protein + pea protein + hydrolysed gelatin for broad-spectrum coverage: The main protein source is milk protein, which naturally combines casein (~80%) and whey (~20%), offering a biphasic absorption profile (rapid whey absorption and gradual, prolonged casein release) particularly relevant for a snack that can be consumed between meals. Pea protein complements the amino acid profile, especially arginine (in which pea is particularly rich) and BCAAs. Hydrolysed gelatin (hydrolysed collagen) provides short-chain amino acids with a special contribution of glycine and proline, relevant for joint and connective tissue health, differentiating the Protein Wafer's protein blend from the more common protein sources in protein bars.
Enriched wheat flour: vitamin and mineral micronutrients integrated into the wafer structure: The wheat flour used is enriched wheat flour, which contains, in addition to conventional flour, calcium carbonate, ferrous sulphate, nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) and thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1). This practice of enriching flours is mandatory in several countries and reflects good nutritional formulation practices: simple wheat flour loses a significant part of natural vitamins and minerals during the refining process, and subsequent enrichment partially compensates for these losses. From a nutritional point of view, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1 and B3 are micronutrients with EFSA-approved health claims (contribution to the normal functioning of the nervous system, energy metabolism, maintenance of normal bones, and reduction of tiredness and fatigue).
Unique texture: crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside: The main sensory difference between the Protein Wafer and a conventional protein bar is the texture. The wafer format consists of thin, crispy sheets (produced by baking between two heated plates in a wafer iron, similar to a waffle), interleaved with the creamy protein filling. This alternation of textures (crispy/crunchy in the wafer sheets, creamy/soft in the filling) creates a consumption experience closer to that of a gourmet biscuit than a conventional compact and chewy bar, making it particularly appealing for those looking for variety in their protein snack portfolio.
Natural flavours without artificial colourants: The Raspberry flavour uses beetroot red (E162) as a colourant, which is a 100% natural pigment extracted from red beetroot (Beta vulgaris). The absence of artificial colourants (such as Allura Red E129 or Amaranth E123, common in lower quality raspberry products) is a quality choice that keeps the recipe closer to clean label standards. The Vanilla flavour uses natural flavourings without the need for additional colourants.
Convenient snack, no refrigeration needed: The Protein Wafer does not require refrigeration and should be stored in a cool, dry place in its original sealed packaging. This ambient storage property is essential for portability, making it suitable for carrying to work, in a gym bag, in a purse, or for travel without needing a cold chain.
Uses
When to consume: Any time of day, being especially interesting as a snack between meals (mid-morning or mid-afternoon), before or after training as a convenient protein source, or as a protein dessert after main meals to satisfy a craving for something sweet. Once opened, consume the same day.
Storage: Store in the original packaging, protected from light, in a cool (below 25°C) and dry place.
