
Log Cabin Syrup, Lite
What You Should Know
Log Cabin Syrup, Lite (24 fl oz) is a familiar pancake-house staple reimagined for calorie-conscious households. You would typically find it in the breakfast aisle near other pancake syrups, pancake mixes, waffle toppings, and table syrups, often displayed next to both value and premium brands and near pancake and waffle mixes. It fits into weekend brunch runs, quick family breakfasts, road-trip snack packs, and holiday baking where lower-calorie syrups are desired. The brand leans on Americana and continuity — a long-lived family tradition since 1887 — marketed to families and nostalgic shoppers who want the classic syrup flavor with fewer calories; the lite positioning targets adults watching calories while still serving familiar sweet rituals to kids. The label leans on health halos such as lite, reduced calorie, and a prominent no high-fructose corn syrup claim, but contains artificial and natural flavors and preservatives and is not organic or all-natural certified. Processing context: this is a highly processed, industrially formulated syrup made from refined sugars and multiple additives. Sensory details capture a glossy, pourable amber-brown liquid with a thin, syrupy viscosity that quickly drenches pancakes or waffles, offering a sweet molasses note from added molasses and caramel color. Packaging is usually a squeezable plastic bottle or pourable jug with a flip-top cap for controlled drizzling; the serving ritual is casual — squirt, pour, or drizzle over breakfast or desserts. The product promises familiar, comforting taste with a lighter calorie count while relying on engineered sweetness and stabilizers to deliver consistent texture and shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:, WATER,, SUGAR,, CORN, SYRUP., CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, CELLULOSE, GUM,, SALT,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, SORBIC, ACID, AND, SODIUM, BENZOATE, (PRESERVATIVES),, CARAMEL, COLOR,, PHOSPHORIC, ACID,, SODIUM, HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE,, LACTIC, ACID,, MONO, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, MOLASSES..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •mono and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •sorbic acid - Synthetic preservative
- •sodium benzoate - Synthetic preservative
- •caramel color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains refined sugars, corn syrup, and multiple industrial additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, colorings, and flavorings), indicating an ultra-processed product formulated for taste, texture, and shelf stability.
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Common Questions about Log Cabin Syrup, Lite
Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! Log Cabin Lite syrup is low in calories per serving, but it does have a decent amount of added sugars (11g per 2 tablespoons). If you're looking for a sweet touch to your breakfast without a heavy calorie load, it might fit the bill, but moderation is key, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.
