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De Wafelbakkers Buttermilk Pancakes
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De Wafelbakkers Buttermilk Pancakes

De Wafelbakkers
24.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
6g
Protein
13g
Sugars
580mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
68
Ingredients

What You Should Know

De Wafelbakkers Buttermilk Pancakes arrive in a perforated 24.8 oz cardboard sleeve that proclaims "60 seconds to delicious" and positions the product as a quick, comforting breakfast solution. On the shelf you’d find this item in the frozen breakfast aisle near toaster waffles, frozen French toast, and straight-out-of-the-box breakfast sandwiches; retailers often place it alongside syrups and breakfast toppings at eye level for convenience shoppers. It suits quick weekend breakfasts, rushed weekday mornings, back-to-school grab-and-go kits, or game-day spreads when a warm, familiar carb is desired. The brand leans on old-world-sounding Dutch heritage and bakery craft cues while marketing toward busy families and time-pressed adults who want a homemade feel without the labor. Packaging style and claims emphasize speed and convenience rather than organic or natural status; there are no organic certifications on the ingredient list, and the label uses friendly family imagery rather than kid-targeted cartoon mascots. Nutritional and ingredient panels suggest a processed product: enriched flours, sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers, and added vitamins and minerals. In plain language, this is an industrially prepared frozen pancake designed for reheating. Sensory experience is soft, slightly springy pancakes with a faint buttermilk tang, a light crust from brief toasting, and a sweet finish from added sugars; texture is tender rather than homemade fluffy. Rituals around use are pragmatic — pop a perforated tray in the microwave or toast briefly, stack, drizzle syrup, and serve. It fits squarely into American grocery culture as a convenient, comforting shortcut to a traditional breakfast staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 6
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium580mg25%
Total Carbohydrate46g17%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars12g24%
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

Unbleached, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Buttermilk,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Canola, and/or, Soy, Oil,, Eggs,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Salt,, Mono-and, Diglycerides,, Soy, Lecithin., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Dicalcium, Phosphate,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Niacinamide, (Vitamin, B3),, Reduced, Iron,, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B6),, Thiamin, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Cyanocobalamine, (Vitamin, B12)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono-and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - 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 industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, mono- and diglycerides, emulsifiers, enriched flours) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about De Wafelbakkers Buttermilk Pancakes

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These pancakes clock in at 260 calories per serving, with some added sugars (12g), which might be a concern if you're watching your sugar intake. However, they do provide a decent amount of protein (6g) and can fit into a balanced breakfast when paired with some fruit or nuts.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
game-day-prep

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