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Pearl Milling Company Lite Original Syrup 24 fl oz
Cereal & Breakfast
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Pearl Milling Company Lite Original Syrup 24 fl oz

Pearl Milling Company
24 foz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
0g
Protein
12g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pearl Milling Company Lite Original Syrup comes in a squeezable 24 fl oz plastic bottle you’d spot on the breakfast aisle among pancake mixes, waffle mixes, other table syrups and breakfast condiments. It’s the value-oriented, family-friendly version of the classic American pancake syrup: positioned as a lower-calorie option by a legacy breakfast brand, it targets busy households and calorie-conscious shoppers who still want the familiar sweet drizzle. The label leans on comforting, traditional cues and a “Lite” callout that creates a mild health halo, though there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes both natural and artificial flavors and preservatives. You’ll see this on routine shopping trips for weekly breakfasts, in carts headed to weekend brunches, or packed into coolers for road trips and pancake breakfasts at holiday gatherings. Sensory character is straightforward: a glossy amber pour with a smooth, viscous texture that coats pancakes, waffles and French toast easily; aroma is sugary with caramel notes rather than maple’s woody depth. Usage rituals are simple—squeeze, swirl, and share at the table, spoon into oatmeal, or use a little in baking to add sweetness and color. In plain terms, this product is manufactured rather than handcrafted: it’s made from refined sweeteners and a suite of stabilizers, colorants and preservatives to ensure consistent taste, long shelf life and easy pouring. It reads as comforting and convenient, trading the complexity and expense of real maple for an affordable, shelf-stable shortcut that fits neatly into everyday American breakfast culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 20
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
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

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

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Benzoate - 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 (high fructose corn syrup, cellulose gum, caramel color, preservatives, added flavors and phosphates) and is formulated for long shelf life and consistent taste, meeting criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pearl Milling Company Lite Original Syrup 24 fl oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This syrup has 50 calories per serving with 12 grams of added sugars. If you're looking for a sweet treat to drizzle over pancakes or waffles, it can fit into a balanced diet, but it's not exactly a health food, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

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