
Bisquick Shake 'n Pour Pancake Mix, Buttermilk
What You Should Know
Betty Crocker Bisquick Shake 'n Pour Pancake Mix, Buttermilk is the compact, convenience-focused pancake mix you usually find on the breakfast or baking aisle, shelved with other boxed mixes, flours, and breakfast syrups. Packaged in a pourable bottle meant to be shaken and used straight from the container, it leans into quick-morning rituals: shake with water, pour batter onto a hot griddle, flip and serve. The brand sits squarely in classic American pantry culture — a long-standing, family-friendly name associated with easy home baking and time-saving shortcuts for busy households. Marketing emphasizes speed and reliability rather than artisanal or organic cred; the buttermilk label gives a wholesome-sounding cue, while the Shake 'n Pour messaging highlights convenience. You won’t find organic or whole-grain badges here; the label focuses on simplicity of use and a familiar comfort-food promise, often presented with bright, approachable packaging and the recognizable Betty Crocker red logo that appeals across generations and to parents buying for kids. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed mix composed of refined and enriched flours, added sugars, industrial emulsifiers and leavening agents that standardize performance. Sensory notes: the dry powder is fine and pourable, and when mixed with water it yields a slightly sweet, tender pancake with a soft, fluffy crumb and a light tang from buttermilk. The ritual is practical and domestic — a weekday rescue or weekend staple that produces predictable pancakes with minimal skill or ingredients, advertised to deliver comfort and consistency for family breakfasts or quick brunches.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Enriched, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Defatted, Soy, Flour,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Palm, Oil,, Dextrose,, Buttermilk,, Salt,, DATEM..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •DATEM - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The product contains refined/enriched flours, added sugars, industrial emulsifiers (DATEM), and chemical leavening agents, and is formulated for convenience, matching the NOVA group 4 definition of ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Bisquick Shake 'n Pour Pancake Mix, Buttermilk
The healthiness of Bisquick Shake 'n Pour really depends on your personal dietary goals and context. It has some enriched flour and a bit of protein, but it also contains added sugars and sodium, which can be a concern if you're watching those levels. Think of it as a convenient option for a cozy breakfast rather than a health food.
