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Red lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
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Red lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Red Lobster
15.66 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
500mg
Sodium
92
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits arrive on grocery shelves as an easy, restaurant-inspired side for home cooks. You’ll most often find this 15.66 oz package in the frozen foods aisle or refrigerated bakery section near other ready-to-bake biscuits, frozen breads, and party appetizers—often shelved close to frozen seafood or convenience dinner kits to suggest a full meal solution. It fits weekend brunches, game-day spreads, and casual family dinners where shoppers want a warm, savory component without homemade effort. The brand leans on the casual seafood-restaurant identity of Red Lobster, marketed to families and nostalgic diners who want a restaurant touch at home; packaging evokes comfort and familiarity rather than gourmet sophistication. Labeling tends to create a “real cheese” or “restaurant-style” halo, but you won’t find organic certification or explicit clean-label claims — in fact the ingredient list includes “natural and artificial flavors,” emulsifiers and preservatives. Processing context: this is a highly processed, convenience product made from refined flours, hydrogenated fats and multiple additives to ensure texture and shelf stability. Sensory details deliver warm, slightly crumbly biscuits with a buttery, garlicky-cheddar hit and a soft, pillowy interior; a golden, lightly crisp exterior is typical after baking. Packaging is a branded cardboard box or freezer-safe tray with ready-to-bake dough or preformed biscuits, encouraging a quick oven ritual: pop them in, set a timer, and pull out hot, aromatic biscuits to share. They’re commonly used as an easy crowd-pleaser for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or anytime a comforting, indulgent side is desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium500mg22%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Biscuit, Ingredients:, Enriched, Bleached, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Shortening, (Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Soy, Lecithin),, Shredded, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, [Color]),, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Less, than, 2%, of:, Ascorbic, Acid,, Buttermilk,, Dextrose,, Monoglycerides,, Palm, Oil,, Propylene, Glycol, Monoester,, Salt,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Seasoning, Ingredients:, Maltodextrin,, Garlic, Powder,, 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:

  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - 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, hydrogenated fats, emulsifiers, hydrolyzed proteins, maltodextrin and artificial flavors — characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). The formulation and additives are designed for long shelf life, uniform texture and quick preparation.

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Common Questions about Red lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Well, it depends on your definition of healthy! They’re not exactly a superfood, but in moderation, they can be a tasty treat. With 150 calories and 7 grams of fat per biscuit, they’re more of an indulgence than a health food — think of them as a fun addition to your meal rather than a mainstay.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenientcomforting
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