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Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Homestyle Buttermilk
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Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Homestyle Buttermilk

Pillsbury
16.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
3g
Protein
4g
Sugars
490mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Homestyle Buttermilk arrive in the refrigerated dough section of the supermarket — usually on a shelf alongside crescent rolls, biscuit dough, and refrigerated pizza crusts, often near the dairy or bakery entrances. The brand reads as all-American, heritage-focused convenience: a long-standing household name pitched at busy families, weekend cooks and anyone craving a quick, comforting side. You’ll spot marketing cues like “Homestyle” and “Buttermilk” that imply homemade warmth; packaging is a cardboard box containing the familiar cylindrical metal can of preformed dough, promising a fast route to flaky rounds. The label leans into comforting language rather than health credentials — there are no organic or whole-grain seals, and the ingredient list includes enriched bleached flour, palm-derived fats, emulsifiers and preservatives plus “natural and artificial flavor.” Sensory expectations are immediate: peel-and-bake ritual, the soft pop of dough segments, oven steam and a golden, layered exterior with a tender, pillowy interior that’s slightly buttery and slightly sweet. People pull these from the fridge for quick breakfasts, biscuits-and-gravy on a chilly morning, holiday side dishes, or last-minute guests; they’re ideal for weekend brunches, family dinners and tailgate spreads where speed matters. Processing-wise, these are a highly processed convenience product made from refined flours and multiple additives to control texture, shelf life and rise. Eating them is less about artisanal breadmaking and more about an easy, nostalgic ritual: slice the can open, arrange, bake, and serve warm with butter, jam, or gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Sodium490mg21%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
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, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Palm, and, Soybean, Oil,, Sugar,, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Baking, Powder, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate)., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Dextrose,, Salt,, Potassium, Chloride,, Xanthan, Gum,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - 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/enriched flours, multiple industrial fats, chemical leaveners, emulsifiers, preservatives and ‘‘natural and artificial flavor’’—hallmarks of ultra-processed foods. The product is manufactured to deliver consistent texture, shelf stability and convenience rather than minimally processed ingredients.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Homestyle Buttermilk

That depends on your definition of healthy! These biscuits can be a tasty treat or a convenient addition to a meal, but they’re not exactly a superfood. With 180 calories and 7 grams of fat per biscuit, they’re more of an indulgent snack than a health powerhouse. Think of them as a fun occasional addition rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
holiday-baking
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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