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Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Biscuits, Original
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Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Biscuits, Original

Pillsbury
16.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
4g
Protein
5g
Sugars
470mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
62
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Biscuits, Original arrive in the chilled refrigerated aisle among other ready-to-bake doughs — think crescent rolls, canned biscuits, and refrig cookie dough — often located near dairy and refrigerated baking items. They read as a convenience staple for shoppers stocking up for weekend breakfasts, last-minute company, or quick side dishes for weeknight dinners. The Pillsbury name evokes multi-generational Americana: a legacy brand positioned around ease, family rituals, and nostalgic comfort, often marketed to busy parents and home cooks who want a warm-from-the-oven result with minimal effort. Packaging leans on familiar cues — a branded box containing a foil-sealed tube of dough with the Pillsbury Doughboy as a friendly mascot — rather than organic or “all-natural” certification; the box emphasizes flaky layers and convenience rather than health claims. In plain terms this is a highly processed, ready-to-bake product containing refined and enriched flours, emulsifiers, hydrogenated oils and preservatives to maintain texture and shelf stability. Sensory notes: when baked the biscuits develop a golden, slightly crisp exterior with distinct flaky laminations and a soft, pillowy interior; flavor is mildly buttery and slightly salty with a hint of sweetness. Rituals around use are tactile and social — pop the tube, separate rounds, place on a baking sheet, and serve hot split and spread with butter, jam, or sausage gravy. In American grocery culture it functions as a shortcut to homemade warmth: fast, familiar, and comforting.

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,, Preservatives, (TBHQ,, Potassium, Sorbate,, Citric, Acid),, 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
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 and enriched flours, hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, and synthetic preservatives, and is manufactured into a ready-to-bake, industrial formulation — characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Biscuits, Original

The Grands Flaky Layers Biscuits can be a fun addition to your breakfast spread, but calling them 'healthy' depends on your perspective. With 170 calories and some added sugars, they’re certainly not a superfood, but they can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation. Think of them more as a treat than a staple!

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