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Pearl Milling Company Butter Rich Syrup
Cereal & Breakfast
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Pearl Milling Company Butter Rich Syrup

Pearl Milling Company
24 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
14g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pearl Milling Company Butter Rich Syrup is the glossy, amber bottle you spot in the breakfast aisle, shelved alongside pancake and waffle mixes, other table syrups, jams, and breakfast spreads. Packaged in a 24 foz plastic squeeze bottle with a flip-top cap, its label leans on a heritage look and imagery of golden pancakes to signal an easy, familiar morning ritual. Shoppers reach for it on family grocery runs and weekend brunch trips when they want a quick, consistent pancake topping; it also travels well for road trips and gets pulled out for holiday breakfasts or to add a sweet, buttery note to baked desserts. The brand positions itself as a classic, Americana breakfast staple — value-oriented, family friendly, and nostalgic — appealing to shoppers who want the taste of a buttery syrup without the refrigeration or cost of butter. The front label emphasizes “butter rich” flavor, which creates a mild health or indulgence halo, but there are no organic or real-butter claims; small-print ingredient and preservative listings remind a closer reader this is a shelf-stable, formulated product. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed table syrup made from mixed corn sweeteners and stabilizers. Sensory notes: it pours thick and glossy, with a smooth, viscous mouthfeel and a buttery, caramel-like aroma from added flavors and caramel color. Rituals include squeezing ribboning streams over hot pancakes, drizzling on ice cream, or stirring into batter for quick flavor. The packaging and flavor profile make it a convenient, predictable choice in American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 24
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein0g
* 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

Corn, Syrup,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Water,, Salt,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Cellulose, Gum,, Caramel, Color,, Sodium, Hexametaphosphate,, Sodium, Benzoate, (to, Preserve, Freshness),, and, Sorbic, Acid, (to, Preserve, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup), multiple additives (cellulose gum, preservatives, flavorings) and is a shelf-stable formulated product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Pearl Milling Company Butter Rich Syrup

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Butter Rich Syrup is definitely a sweet treat, with 14 grams of added sugars per serving, which might not align with everyone's health goals. If you're enjoying it occasionally on pancakes or waffles, it can fit into a balanced diet, but it's best not to rely on it as a staple.

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