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Pearl Milling Company Buttermilk Pancake Mix
Cereal & Breakfast
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Pearl Milling Company Buttermilk Pancake Mix

Pearl Milling Company
32 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
3g
Protein
3g
Sugars
570mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pearl Milling Company Buttermilk Pancake Mix is the familiar 32 oz boxed mix you spot in the breakfast aisle, shelved with other pancake and waffle mixes, biscuit mixes, and often adjacent to maple syrup, breakfast sausages, and oatmeal. It reads as an everyhousehold staple for shoppers stocking up on quick breakfast basics. The brand leans into Americana and heritage positioning: Pearl Milling Company evokes a long-standing pancake legacy and targets families and value-conscious shoppers who want the comfort of a from-scratch experience without the time. Packaging is a printed cardboard box with bold brand graphics and product name, no organic seal, and modest health halos from the word buttermilk and a simple ingredient list on the back rather than any overt natural or kid-oriented characters. In plain terms this is a highly processed convenience product designed to reproduce the taste and texture of homemade pancakes rapidly. Sensory cues promise fluffy, tender pancakes with a mild tang from buttermilk powder and a gently sweet, wheaty flavor from enriched bleached flour; finished pancakes are soft in the center with a lightly browned exterior and pair with butter and syrup as a ritual weekend pour, weekday quick-fix, or camping griddle staple. Consumers typically measure mix with water or milk, whisk briefly, and scoop onto a hot pan, making the product central to quick family breakfasts, lazy weekend brunches, or emergency pantry use when fresh ingredients are low.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 25
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein3g
* 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),, Salt,, Buttermilk, Powder,, Calcium, Carbonate., 531-2-l02-55.

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 industrially processed ingredients and additives such as enriched bleached flour and chemical leavening agents, typical of ultra-processed foods designed for convenience and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Pearl Milling Company Buttermilk Pancake Mix

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This pancake mix is relatively low in calories (110 per serving) and doesn't have any artificial sweeteners or preservatives, which is a plus! However, it's not high in fiber or protein, so if you’re looking for a super nutritious breakfast, you might want to pair it with some fruit or nuts.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
storm-prep

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