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Bisquick Buttermilk Pancake Mix 5.1 oz
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Bisquick Buttermilk Pancake Mix 5.1 oz

Bisquick
5.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
6g
Protein
10g
Sugars
480mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bisquick Buttermilk Pancake Mix (5.1 oz) is a petite, convenience-focused breakfast mix you’ll find in the baking and pancake mix aisle of American supermarkets, shelved near other boxed mixes, pancake syrups and breakfast toppers. Its small-format box or sealed pouch appeals to single meals or trial purchases and sits alongside family-size boxes of pancake mix and muffin or cake mixes. This product fits morning routines and low-effort occasions — weekend brunches, quick school-day breakfasts, and emergency pantry kits — offering a promise of warm pancakes with minimal fuss. Bisquick is a long-standing brand positioned as a time-saving, all-American kitchen staple; its marketing leans into tradition and home cooking while targeting busy families, students, and anyone who values convenience. Packaging often highlights “buttermilk” and imagery of fluffy pancakes to create a wholesome, homemade vibe, but this SKU does not carry organic certification and relies on nostalgic food styling rather than explicit natural claims. From a processing standpoint it is a ready-made industrial mix containing enriched bleached flour, added sugar, emulsifiers and leavening agents — formulated for consistency and speed. In terms of sensory experience, the dry mix is a fine, off-white powder; when combined with liquid and cooked it yields lightly sweet, tender, evenly browned pancakes with a soft, cakey crumb and quick, predictable rise. The ritual is simple and tactile: measure, stir, pour onto a hot griddle, flip, and serve with syrup or fruit — a quick, comforting habit in American breakfast culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium480mg21%
Total Carbohydrate45g16%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars9g18%
Protein6g
* 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

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
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 industrially formulated ingredients and additives (DATEM, multiple leavening agents, refined enriched flour, added sugars and palm oil) typical of ultra-processed foods, formulated for convenience and extended shelf stability.

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Common Questions about Bisquick Buttermilk Pancake Mix 5.1 oz

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This mix has some enriching ingredients like niacin and iron, but it also packs a decent amount of sodium and added sugars. If you're looking for a quick breakfast option that’s tasty and convenient, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you pair it with fresh fruit or a protein source.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
storm-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingpractical
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