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Pearl Milling Company, Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix
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Pearl Milling Company, Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix

Pearl Milling Company
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
4g
Protein
5g
Sugars
430mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pearl Milling Company Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix is a familiar sight in the breakfast aisle, shelved with pancake and waffle mixes and often displayed near syrups, breakfast syrups, and boxed baking staples. Packaged as a 16 oz retail box (usually with an inner bag), it leans on a century-plus heritage and the “easy-to-prepare” convenience that people associate with legacy breakfast brands. Shoppers reach for it on quick weekday mornings, lazy weekend brunches, or pantry-stockup trips when they want a predictable, family-friendly breakfast. The brand positions itself as comforting and reliably familiar — family heritage, value-oriented, and aimed at households who prioritize speed and consistent results over artisanal or specialty claims. Labeling tilts toward convenience cues like “complete,” but this product does not carry organic certification and doesn’t present strong “natural” or health-halo claims; marketing emphasizes texture and tradition rather than wellness. In plain terms, the mix is heavily processed: it combines refined flours, sweeteners, leavening agents, emulsifiers, and dairy powders so consumers get a ready-made batter with minimal fuss. Sensory expectations are light, fluffy pancakes with a mild tang from buttermilk powder and a subtly sweet finish; texture is soft and tender when properly cooked on a hot griddle. Rituals around use are domestic and tactile — measuring the mix, whisking with milk or water, watching bubbles form, flipping with a spatula and topping with butter and syrup. It’s anchored in American grocery culture as an accessible, nostalgic breakfast shortcut that prioritizes convenience and consistent comfort over artisanal ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33 cup
Servings per Container: 10
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium430mg19%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein4g
* 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, Bleached, Flour, (Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Niacinamide,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Dextrose,, Buttermilk, Powder,, Palm, Oil,, Salt,, Wheat, Gluten,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Sodium, Caseinate,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Dipotassium, Phosphate,, Tocopherols, (to, Preserve, Freshness),, Lactic, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Tocopherols (to Preserve Freshness) - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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?

Contains refined ingredients, multiple industrial additives (emulsifiers, leavening mixes, corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate) and is formulated for convenience, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pearl Milling Company, Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix

That depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a quick breakfast option that satisfies your pancake cravings, then yes, it can fit into a balanced diet. Just keep in mind that it's a bit higher in sodium and contains added sugars, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you’re watching those things.

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