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Birch Benders Paleo Pancake and Waffle Mix

Contains refined starches

This grain-free mix uses tapioca starch, almond flour, and coconut flour, with organic coconut flour and sugar listed. The label shows 2 g added sugar per serving, despite the no-added-sugar claim; it also lists almond, coconut, and egg as allergens.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesCertified gluten-freeDairy-freeContains tree nutsContains eggs
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Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
170caloriesPer serving · 1/3 Cup Mix (42g)
Protein
5g
Fiber
4g▲
Added sugar
2g▼
Sodium
380mg▼
Saturated fat
2g▼
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Ingredients: tapioca starch, almond flour, organic coconut flour, whole egg powder, organic coconut sugar, potato flakes, sweet potato flour, monocalcium phosphate, baking soda, salt, guar gum
On Open Food FactsNOVA 3Processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
58 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as grain productsHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 35%38
Ingredients · counts 20%82
Processing · counts 15%45
Sourcing · counts 15%70
Transparency · counts 15%72
Why it scores 58
Nutrition 38 · Compared with other grain foods: more sodium (380 mg), more saturated fat (2 g), less whole grain (0%) per 1/3 Cup Mix
Ingredients 82 · Added phosphates (additive, −10); Coconut sugar, 5th ingredient (added sugar, −8); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 45 · Flour and starch mix with added guar gum and leavening
Sourcing 70 · Organic coconut flour and sugar are listed; other ingredients lack sourcing claims
Transparency 72 · Complete ingredient list, including two organic ingredients
2 g added sugar per serving
Contains guar gum
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for coconut sugar
Varies by additive−10 for added phosphates
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Tapioca starch Almond flour Organic coconut flour Whole egg powder Organic coconut sugar Potato flakes Sweet potato flour Monocalcium phosphate Baking soda Salt Guar gum
11 ingredients 3 to watch1 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives3 additives · 1 moderate risk
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Guar gum (E412)ThickenerNo risk
A fibre from guar beans; EFSA considers it safe at normal intakes.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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