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Pillsbury Quick Bread & Muffin Mix, Pumpkin
Cooking & Baking
📊 NOVA 4

Pillsbury Quick Bread & Muffin Mix, Pumpkin

Pillsbury
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
67
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Quick Bread & Muffin Mix, Pumpkin, arrives in a familiar 14-ounce box that would sit on the supermarket baking aisle alongside cake mixes, muffin mixes, and seasonal baking items like canned pumpkin and spice mixes. You might also see it stocked on endcaps during fall, near pie fillings and holiday baking displays. This product fits shopping trips for quick seasonal baking, weekend brunches, school bake sales, or last-minute dessert plans for small gatherings. Pillsbury positions itself as a heritage, family-friendly brand—comforting, nostalgia-forward, and aimed at busy home bakers who want reliable results without fuss. The packaging leans on warm autumnal imagery and promises convenience rather than artisanal or organic credentials; there are no organic certifications or prominent “natural” claims, and the label uses playful, mainstream branding rather than kid-focused characters. On the front you’ll find a photo of a moist pumpkin loaf or muffins, which creates a homey, indulgent health halo despite the ingredient list. In plain terms, it’s a ready-mix product made from refined flours, sugar, dried pumpkin and several processing aids and additives (emulsifiers, anti-oxidants, colorants) that speed production and extend shelf life. Sensory-wise, baked muffins are sweet and spiced—soft, tender crumb with a slightly moist interior and a mild pumpkin fragrance; texture is cakey rather than dense. The ritual is simple: open the box, stir with wet ingredients, pour into a pan, and bake—an easy, participatory activity for families or solo cooks who want seasonal flavors with minimal prep.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 12
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein2g
* 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

Sugar,, Enriched, Bleached, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Dried, Pumpkin,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Dextrose,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Calcium, Phosphate),, Cellulose,, Cinnamon,, Canola, Oil,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Corn, Starch,, Spices,, Salt,, Propylene, Glycol, Esters, of, Fatty, Acids,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Cellulose, Gum,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Yellow, 5,, Citric, Acid, and, BHT, (Antioxidants),, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - 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?

This product contains refined flours, added sugars, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial colors, and antioxidants—formulation and industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods, so it aligns with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Quick Bread & Muffin Mix, Pumpkin

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, but this mix packs a decent amount of sugar—15 grams per serving—which might not make it the top choice for a daily breakfast. That said, it's a quick way to whip up a tasty treat, especially around fall. Just keep in mind it’s best enjoyed in moderation alongside a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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