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Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix, 20 OZ
pantry-essentials/baking
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Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix, 20 OZ

BOBS RED MILL
Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
5g
Protein
5g
Sugars
490mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this on the baking or pancake-mix aisle and pull it out for easy weekend breakfasts or a quick comforting brunch. It feels nostalgic and convenient — the kind of product that evokes syrup-and-childhood-mornings while promising fast, consistent results. The ingredient list (refined flour blend, powdered dairy, isolated milk proteins and industrial leaveners) and the fine, ready-to-mix format point to industrial processing and a highly refined texture, consistent with an ultra-processed formulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 13
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium490mg21%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Protein5g
* 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

FLOUR, BLEND, (WHEAT, FLOUR, [WHEAT, FLOUR,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID],, TAPIOCA, FLOUR,, WHEAT, GLUTEN), SUGAR, BUTTERMILK, POWDER, BUTTER, POWDER, (BUTTER, [CREAM,, SALT,, ANNATTO],, NONFAT, DRY, MILK,, SODIUM, CASEINATE), BAKING, POWDER, (CORNSTARCH,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), BAKING, SODA, CREAM, OF, TARTAR, SEA, SALT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • SODIUM CASEINATE - Processed emulsifier
  • ANNATTO - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

This is an industrially formulated powdered mix containing refined/enriched flours, powdered dairy and milk protein additives (sodium caseinate), added sugar, and chemical leavening agents — characteristics typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix, 20 OZ

The Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix isn't exactly what you'd call a superfood, but it can fit into a balanced diet. With 160 calories per serving and a modest amount of sugar, it’s a tasty option for breakfast or brunch. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can mean different things for different people, so enjoy it in moderation alongside a variety of other foods!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
storm-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$6.09
per package