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Jiffy Muffin Mix, Raspberry 7 oz
Cooking & Baking
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Jiffy Muffin Mix, Raspberry 7 oz

Jiffy
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
3g
Protein
20g
Sugars
570mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
62
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jiffy Muffin Mix, Raspberry (7 oz) sits on supermarket shelves in the baking aisle alongside boxed cake and pancake mixes, often near other Jiffy varieties and budget-oriented baking staples. It’s the kind of product shoppers toss into carts during quick grocery runs, emergency pantry stocking, or when planning a casual weekend bake. The mix targets busy families and value-minded cooks looking for fast, familiar treats—its retro Jiffy logo and simple blue-and-yellow box evoke nostalgia and a no-fuss, homey vibe. Packaging leans on convenience and tradition rather than health; you’re unlikely to find organic certification or front-of-pack wellness claims, though marketing emphasizes speed, simplicity, and family appeal rather than nutrition. Bright raspberry imagery and kid-friendly colors may give it a playful halo, masking the fact that the ingredient list includes hydrogenated fats, artificial colors, preservatives, and multiple additives. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, shelf-stable convenience baking mix formulated to deliver consistent results. Sensory expectations: the dry mix is fine and powdery in the box; after mixing and baking it yields sweet, tender muffins with a soft, slightly dense crumb and an obvious artificial raspberry sweetness and pink flecks or streaks from colorants. The ritual is quick—stirring in a few wet ingredients, scooping into a pan, and a short bake—making it a favored shortcut for weekend brunches, school breakfasts, or snack-time staples. The product’s affordability and ease make it a persistent presence in American grocery culture, balancing nostalgia and convenience more than culinary sophistication.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 3
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate47g17%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars20g
Added Sugars20g40%
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

Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Lard, (Lard,, Hydrogenated, Lard,, BHT, Preservative,, Citric, Acid, Preservative),, Dextrose,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Palm, Oil,, Fructose,, Red, 40, Lake,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, and, Artifical, Flavors,, Blue, 2, Lake,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Salt,, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Maltodextrin,, Food, Starch-Modified,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Propylene, Glycol,, Corn, Starch,, Wheat, Starch,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monocalcium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Aluminum Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 Lake - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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?

The mix contains hydrogenated fats, artificial colors, preservatives (BHT, propylene glycol), maltodextrin, modified starches, and flavorings, indicating industrial formulations and additives typical of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Jiffy Muffin Mix, Raspberry 7 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you’re looking for a quick treat to satisfy a sweet tooth, it can fit the bill. However, it does have added sugars and sodium, so if you’re watching those, it might not be your go-to for everyday munching.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
storm-prep

Vibe:

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