
Betty Crocker Supreme Original Brownie Mix 16 oz
What You Should Know
Betty Crocker Supreme Original Brownie Mix (16 oz) is the familiar boxed brownie mix you find on supermarket baking aisles, shelved near other cake and brownie mixes, frosting tubs, and holiday baking kits. It’s the kind of product shoppers snag during routine grocery runs, last-minute dessert purchases for barbecues, or when planning a simple weekend treat. The brand plays on decades of American home-baking culture: a mainstream, family-oriented label with bright red logo recognition, aimed at busy parents, nostalgic adults, and anyone who wants a quick, reliable dessert. Packaging emphasizes convenience and indulgence rather than ingredients — attractive photography of fudgy squares, easy “just add” instructions, and kid-friendly appeal are front and center. There is no organic certification on this product and it does not promote “all-natural” claims; instead it leans into simplicity and speed. In plain processing terms, the mix is an ultraprocessed pantry product made from refined flours, multiple added sweeteners (including high fructose corn syrup in the chocolate syrup component), cocoa processed with alkali, emulsifiers, and preservatives. Sensory expectations are for a rich, chocolate-forward brownie: moist and fudgy in the center with slightly chewy edges when baked, deep brown color, and a sweet, syrupy chocolate note from the included chocolate-flavored syrup component. The ritual is quick — combine mix with oil, eggs and water, stir, pour into a pan, bake, and cool — often accompanied by ice cream or a glass of milk. It’s a go-to for casual entertaining, school bake sales, and comfort-food cravings in American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Sugar,, Enriched, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Chocolate, Flavored, Syrup, (High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Syrup,, Water,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Corn, Starch,, Palm, Oil,, Ethoxylated, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Citric, Acid,, Salt,, Potassium, Sorbate, [Preservative],, Artificial, Flavor),, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Corn, Syrup,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Palm, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Carob, Powder..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Ethoxylated Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains refined/enriched flours, multiple added sweeteners (including high fructose corn syrup), emulsifiers, preservatives and flavorings, indicating it is an ultraprocessed product.
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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Supreme Original Brownie Mix 16 oz
Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a stretch here! While the brownie mix is definitely a treat, it does contain added sugars and a fair amount of calories per serving. Think of it as a fun indulgence rather than a health food — perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth on special occasions!
