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Pillsbury Grands Flaky Butter Tastin Biscuit
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Pillsbury Grands Flaky Butter Tastin Biscuit

Pillsbury
16.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
4g
Protein
5g
Sugars
470mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
69
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Grands Flaky Butter Tastin Biscuit is a familiar refrigerated dough product you’ll find in the chilled section of the supermarket, shelved with other ready-to-bake doughs like crescent rolls, cinnamon rolls and refrigerated cookie dough. It fits into quick breakfast runs, Saturday brunches, holiday side-dish prep and emergency pantry refreshes when you want warm, bakery-style biscuits without making dough from scratch. The brand leans into family-friendly, all-American comfort: a legacy baking brand marketed toward busy households who value convenience and nostalgic homemade flavors. Packaging and labeling emphasize indulgence and ease — words like “flaky” and “butter tastin” are front-and-center, but you won’t see organic or whole-food certifications; the product relies on brand trust and impulse appeal rather than health claims. In plain terms, this is a processed, ready-to-bake dough product formulated with emulsifiers, preservatives and blended oils to ensure consistent texture and shelf stability. Sensory experience is immediate: a foil-lined cardboard tube that you pop open, slice and bake fills the kitchen with a rich, buttery aroma; the finished biscuit is golden and flaky outside with layered, soft crumbs inside, slightly sweet and savory. Rituals around this product are social and practical — family breakfasts, biscuits and gravy for weekend mornings, or a quick side for a potluck. The texture and flavor aim to mimic homemade biscuits while delivering predictable results from oven to table in under 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium470mg20%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
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, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Soybean, and, Palm, Oil,, Sugar,, Hydrogenated, Palm, Oil,, Baking, Powder, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Vital, Wheat, Gluten,, Dextrose,, Fractionated, Palm, Oil,, Salt,, Potassium, Chloride,, Xanthan, Gum,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Preservatives, (TBHQ,, Potassium, Sorbate,, Citric, Acid),, Annatto, Extract, and, Beta, Carotene, (for, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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 flours, hydrogenated and fractionated palm oils, emulsifiers, preservatives and flavorings; it is an industrially formulated ready-to-bake product consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Grands Flaky Butter Tastin Biscuit

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! These biscuits are certainly a tasty treat, but they’re not exactly a powerhouse of nutrients. At 170 calories per biscuit, they offer some quick comfort, but they do contain added sugars and preservatives, so think of them as an occasional indulgence rather than a staple in a health-focused diet.

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