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Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 6 Pack
Cooking & Baking
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Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 6 Pack

Jiffy
51 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
7g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 6 Pack (51 oz) is a familiar, value-minded pantry staple you’ll find in the baking aisle or the shelf-stable breakfast section of most American supermarkets, often stocked near pancake mixes, biscuit mixes and other quick-bake goods. Packaged as six individual mix boxes bundled for savings, the kit-promises quick homestyle cornbread: add egg and milk, stir, and bake. Occasions for this product range from weekend brunches and casual family dinners to holiday potlucks and storm-prep shopping trips—anytime shoppers want an easy, crowd-pleasing side with minimal planning. Brand positioning leans heavily into nostalgia and economy: Jiffy markets itself as a long-standing, no-frills American favorite that appeals to budget-conscious families, home cooks who value convenience, and older shoppers who grew up with the brand. The label emphasizes tradition and value rather than modern health trends; you’ll see “America’s favorite” style language but no organic or non-GMO certification. Packaging features simple, recognizable branding and a blue-and-yellow color scheme that reads “classic” more than “health food.” Health-related claims are minimal; the product is not marketed as natural or organic, and its ingredient list includes processed components (refined flours, sugar, and animal shortening with hydrogenated fats) plus added vitamins and minerals. In plain terms it’s an industrially formulated baking mix intended to simplify baking rather than a whole-food product. Sensory notes: baked muffins are mildly sweet with a tender crumb and slightly grainy cornmeal texture; aroma is warm and buttery. Usage is a quick ritual—mix, spoon into a pan, bake—and the individual boxes inside the multipack make portioning and sharing easy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars7g
Protein2g
* 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

Wheat, Flour,, Degerminated, Yellow, Corn, Meal,, Sugar,, Animal, Shortening, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Lard,, Hydrogenated, Lard,, Partially, Hydrogenated, Lard),, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Each, of, the, Following:, Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Salt,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • animal shortening - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 packaged mix containing refined flours, added sugar, and processed animal shortening (including hydrogenated/partially hydrogenated fats) and added vitamins—characteristics typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 6 Pack

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix is certainly a tasty option for a quick side or snack, but it does contain some processed ingredients like animal shortening and added sugars. If you're aiming for whole foods, it might not fit the bill, but if you're looking for something easy and comforting, it could be just what you need!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
holiday-baking
storm-prep

Vibe:

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