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Krusteaz Natural Honey Cornbread and Muffin Mix
Cooking & Baking
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Krusteaz Natural Honey Cornbread and Muffin Mix

Krusteaz
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
13g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Krusteaz Natural Honey Cornbread and Muffin Mix is a familiar boxed baking mix you’ll find on the grocery store baking aisle, shelved alongside pancake mixes, other cornbread and muffin mixes, and convenience baking staples. Packaged in a 15 oz box (usually with a foil pouch inside), it sits near family-oriented brands and weekend baking essentials rather than specialty or organic products. This mix is designed for quick home baking occasions—weekday breakfasts, weekend brunches, potlucks, backyard barbecues, or as a speedy side for chili night. The brand positions itself as an approachable, time-saving solution for home cooks who want the flavor of homemade baking without making everything from scratch; the “Natural Honey” claim evokes a wholesome, slightly artisanal quality aimed at busy parents and comfort-food seekers. The label leans on simple, comforting language and imagery rather than kid-targeted cartoons or organic certification; there is a “natural” suggestion in the name, but no organic seal and the ingredient list includes enriched flours, added sugar, and functional additives. In processing context, this is a manufactured dry mix combining refined grains, sugar, oil, leavening agents, and flavorings—conveniently pre-formulated for consistent results. Sensory expectations: baked muffins or cornbread will have a tender, slightly crumbly texture with a coarse cornmeal grain, a light golden color, and a mild honey-sweet aroma. The ritual is straightforward—combine the mix with wet ingredients, pour into a pan or muffin tin, and bake—making it a go-to for quick homemade-style baking that fits easily into American grocery culture of convenience and tradition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.083
Servings per Container: 12
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars13g26%
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

Enriched, Unbleached, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Ascorbic, Acid, [Dough, Conditioner],, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Degermed, Yellow, Cornmeal,, Salt,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate),, Soybean, Oil,, Honey,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - 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?

The product is an industrially formulated packaged mix containing refined and enriched flours, added sugar, vegetable oil, leavening agents, dough conditioners and 'natural flavor,' consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed). These ingredients and ready-to-use formulation indicate significant processing and industrial additives.

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Common Questions about Krusteaz Natural Honey Cornbread and Muffin Mix

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This mix offers a tasty cornbread option with a comforting sweetness thanks to honey. However, it does have added sugars and sodium, so if you're watching those, you might want to enjoy it in moderation or pair it with something nutritious.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
holiday-baking

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