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Bisquick Gluten Free Pancake and Baking Mix
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Bisquick Gluten Free Pancake and Baking Mix

Bisquick
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
3g
Sugars
390mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bisquick Gluten Free Pancake and Baking Mix (16 oz) occupies a familiar spot on supermarket shelves: the baking aisle near other pancake and waffle mixes, gluten-free flours, and quick-bake kits, often shelved close to breakfast syrups and pancake toppers. It reads like a convenience product for busy mornings and weekender brunches — a pantry-ready option for households that need a quick scratch-like result without wheat. The brand leans on Bisquick's long-standing Americana identity: family-friendly, reliable, and easy to use, repositioned here to reach celiacs, people avoiding gluten, and shoppers who equate "gluten-free" with modern food choices. The label typically highlights the gluten-free claim prominently but does not carry organic certification; packaging avoids flashy kid-oriented mascots yet still feels approachable for families, offering a subtle health halo through the gluten-free callout. In plain processing context, this is a shelf-stable, formulated baking mix containing refined rice flour, modified starches, gums, and chemical leavening agents. Sensory cues are straightforward: the dry mix is a fine, slightly sweet powder that whisks into a pale, pourable batter; cooked pancakes brown to a tender, slightly cakey interior with a light crisp edge when made on a hot griddle. The 16-ounce box is designed for kitchen utility — open, scoop, and measure — and the ritual often involves a quick bowl, a splash of milk and an egg or milk substitute, a few stirs, and a convivial morning sizzle. It slots into American food culture as a practical, nostalgia-tinged convenience product for making familiar breakfast favorites without wheat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 10
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars3g6%
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

Rice, Flour,, Sugar,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Modified, Potato, Starch,, Salt,, Xanthan, Gum..

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 refined flours and multiple industrial additives (modified starch, xanthan gum, chemical leaveners), indicating industrial formulation and processing characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Bisquick Gluten Free Pancake and Baking Mix

The healthiness of this mix really depends on your personal dietary goals and needs. It’s a convenient option for making pancakes and baked goods, but it does have some added sugars and sodium. If you're looking for a quick breakfast solution, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially when paired with nutritious toppings like fresh fruit or nut butter.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
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Vibe:

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