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Pearl Milling Company Pancake Syrup
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Pearl Milling Company Pancake Syrup

Pearl Milling Company
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
15g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pearl Milling Company Pancake Syrup arrives on the grocery shelf as a familiar bottle of glossy, amber sweetness — you’ll most often find it in the breakfast/condiments aisle near pancake and waffle mixes, breakfast syrups, honey and table syrups, sometimes cross-stacked near breakfast cereals or toaster pastries. It fits naturally into quick morning runs and family shopping trips when shoppers are restocking weekend breakfast staples. The syrup is positioned as a classic, Americana breakfast companion: its branding leans on heritage, family-friendly appeal and pantry reliability, targeting busy families and value-conscious shoppers who want the taste of traditional pancakes without the fuss. Label styling usually emphasizes tradition and approachability rather than organic or premium claims; it is not certified organic and contains both “natural and artificial flavors” on the ingredient panel, so any health halos are more visual than certified. Sensory notes: pourable and viscous, the syrup glides in a sticky ribbon, glossy and sweet with a caramelized corn-sugar base and a hint of manufactured maple-like flavor; it comes in a plastic squeeze or pour bottle that supports easy topping rituals — long weekday breakfasts, weekend pancake stacks, or kid-centric breakfasts where pouring and drizzling are part of the routine. In plain terms, this product is highly processed: it’s built from refined sweeteners, thickeners and preservatives to deliver consistent flavor, texture and shelf life. People reach for it when they want a fast, indulgent, familiar syrup moment — a comforting, nostalgic condiment that evokes tabletop breakfast rituals across many American households.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 12
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars15g30%
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,, Cellulose, Gum,, Caramel, Color,, Salt,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Sodium, Benzoate, and, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservatives),, Sodium, Hexametaphosphate..

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 refined sweeteners (corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup), industrial additives (cellulose gum, preservatives, sodium hexametaphosphate) and flavorings, indicating extensive industrial processing consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Pearl Milling Company Pancake Syrup

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy!' This syrup has a good amount of sugars (15g per serving) and is definitely more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet addition to your breakfast, it can fit into a balanced diet, but maybe not as your go-to every day.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

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