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King Arthur Pancake Mix
Cereal & Breakfast
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King Arthur Pancake Mix

King Arthur Baking Company
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
440mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

King Arthur Pancake Mix (15 oz) lands on grocery shelves in the baking and breakfast aisle, usually shelved near other mixable breakfast staples — waffle and pancake mixes, boxed baking mixes, and pancake syrups. Shoppers spot the product among options aimed at home cooks who want a quick from-scratch feel without measuring multiple flours and thickeners. It suits weekend brunches, busy weekday mornings when parents need a fast hot breakfast, and pantry-friendly road-trip or cabin cooking where a lightweight, shelf-stable mix is convenient. The brand leans on its baking heritage: King Arthur positions itself as a trusted, slightly artisanal baking authority for home bakers who care about quality ingredients and whole-grain options, appealing to shoppers seeking better-for-you or specialty baking lines. The label calls out whole-grain brown rice flour and may emphasize “whole grain” and simple-sounding ingredients; it also lists “natural flavors” and a vitamin and mineral blend, which together create a mild health-halo without an organic certification. There is no overt kid-targeted cartooning — messaging skews practical and wholesome rather than sugary-kid friendly. In plain language, this is a shelf-stable, processed dry mix made by combining grain flours, isolated starches and additives so home cooks can quickly make pancakes. Sensory notes: the dry mix is fine and slightly gritty to the touch from rice and starch; when cooked, pancakes are tender, slightly chewy with a light grainy crumb; aroma is warm and toasty. Packaged as a compact 15-oz retail package, making the ritual as simple as whisking with liquid and griddling for immediate breakfast satisfaction.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33
Servings per Container: 8
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium440mg19%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars3g6%
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

Whole, Grain, Brown, Rice, Flour,, Potato, Starch,, Tapioca, Starch,, Rice, Flour,, Cane, Sugar,, Baking, Powder, (Baking, Soda,, Calcium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Natural, Flavors,, Salt,, Vitamin, and, Mineral, Blend, [Calcium, Carbonate,, Niacinamide, (Vitamin, B3),, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2)],, Xanthan, Gum..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The mix contains industrially processed ingredients (isolated starches, xanthan gum, and 'natural flavors') and additives, and is formulated as a ready-to-use packaged product, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about King Arthur Pancake Mix

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? This mix is lower in sugar and fat compared to many traditional pancake mixes, and it packs in some vitamins and minerals. However, it does have added sugars and isn’t exactly high in fiber or protein, so it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced breakfast rather than a health food miracle.

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