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Red Lobster Biscuit Mix, Cheddar Bay 11.36 oz
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Red Lobster Biscuit Mix, Cheddar Bay 11.36 oz

Red Lobster
11.36 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
71
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Red Lobster Biscuit Mix, Cheddar Bay (11.36 oz) is a boxed convenience product that invites shoppers to recreate the chain restaurant's signature garlic-cheddar biscuits at home. You would typically find it in the baking and pancake aisle alongside other dry baking mixes, biscuit and cornbread mixes, and quick-bake side-dish packets; some stores place it near seasonal party foods or the seafood meal kits to capitalize on the restaurant tie-in. It fits occasions like casual weeknight family dinners, weekend brunches where people want a quick homemade touch, and crowd-minded gatherings such as game-day spreads or holiday sides. The Red Lobster name positions the mix as an accessible slice of restaurant culture—casual dining, coastal comfort, and family-oriented indulgence—aimed at shoppers who want a recognizable branded experience without a restaurant visit. Marketing leans on nostalgia for the restaurant's iconic biscuit and convenience, not health messaging. Label characteristics include flavor-forward calls (cheddar, garlic, buttermilk) and the presence of "natural and artificial flavors" on the ingredient panel; there is no organic certification, and any health halo is more about taste and brand familiarity than nutrition. In plain terms, this is a highly processed prepared mix that contains refined flours, added oils, flavor enhancers, texturizers, and anti-caking agents. Sensory notes: the finished biscuits bake up golden and soft with a tender crumb, a buttery garlic-cheddar hit on the palate, and a slightly fluffy, pillowy interior; the box typically contains a sealed inner pouch and comes with simple instructions to mix, spoon or drop dough, bake, then brush with a buttery topping—part recipe ritual, part quick comfort food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33
Servings per Container: 10
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars1g
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

Biscuit, Mix, Ingredients:, Enriched, Bleached, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Palm, and, Soybean, Oil,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Ascorbic, Acid,, Baking, Soda,, Buttermilk,, Dextrose,, Enzymes,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Salt,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate., Seasoning, Ingredients:, Garlic, Powder,, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Onion, Powder,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Torula, Yeast,, Dehydrated, Parsley,, Malic, Acid,, Sugar,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors, (Maltodextrin,, Butter, Oil),, Corn, Oil,, Silicon, Dioxide, (Anti-Caking, Agent)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Artificial Dyes - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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, added oils, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed soy protein, artificial and natural flavors, and anti-caking agents—characteristics of ultra-processed products formulated for convenience and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Red Lobster Biscuit Mix, Cheddar Bay 11.36 oz

The Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix is a fun treat rather than a superfood. With about 150 calories per biscuit and 7 grams of fat, it's more of a comfort food than a health food. It’s all about balance—enjoying these biscuits as an occasional indulgence can be part of a healthy diet!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
holiday-baking

Vibe:

comfortingnostalgicconvenientindulgent
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