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Pancake & Waffle Mix, 14 OZ
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Pancake & Waffle Mix, 14 OZ

Birch Benders
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
3g
Protein
5g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 14 oz pancake and waffle mix in the breakfast or gluten-free/baking aisle, pulled out for lazy weekend mornings, camping, or quick family brunches. It presents a wholesome, nostalgic vibe with rice and oat flours and dried buttermilk, but the blend of isolated starches, guar gum, leavening agents and 'natural flavor' reveals an industrially formulated mix engineered for a consistent, fluffy texture — a hallmark of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 10
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WHITE, RICE, FLOUR, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR, POTATO, STARCH, OAT, FLOUR, CANE, SUGAR, TAPIOCA, STARCH, DRIED, BUTTERMILK, LEAVENING, (CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA), CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT, GUAR, GUM, NATURAL, FLAVOR..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple isolated starches (tapioca, potato), a hydrocolloid (guar gum), added leavening and 'natural flavor' in a ready-to-mix formulation — features typical of ultra-processed foods designed for convenience and uniform texture.

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Common Questions about Pancake & Waffle Mix, 14 OZ

The Birch Benders mix packs about 140 calories per serving, which isn’t too shabby for a breakfast treat! It offers a decent balance of carbohydrates and a sprinkle of protein, but it’s not exactly a superfood. Think of it as a fun, occasional indulgence rather than an everyday health staple!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
storm-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingwholesome
$7.19
per package