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King Arthur Pancake Mix, 15 oz (Case of 6)

Contains refined starches

This mix provides 21g of whole grain per serving and is certified gluten-free. It also contains cane sugar, natural flavors and several starches.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesCertified gluten-freeDairy-freeVegetarian
$53.28 15 oz × 6 · lowest price at Specialty Food Source
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
180caloriesPer serving · 1/3 cup mix (53g)
Protein
2g▼
Fiber
1g▼
Added sugar
—▼
Sodium
430mg▼
Saturated fat
0g
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Ingredients: Whole grain brown rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, rice flour, cane sugar, baking powder (baking soda, calcium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), natural flavors, salt, vitamin and mineral blend (calcium carbonate, niacinamide, reduced iron, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin), xanthan gum
On Open Food FactsNOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
50 / 100
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Weighted as grain productsHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 35%41
Ingredients · counts 20%78
Processing · counts 15%30
Sourcing · counts 15%40
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 50
Nutrition 41 · Compared with other grain foods: more sodium (430 mg), less fiber (1 g); 5.7 g added sugar per 1/3 cup mix
Ingredients 78 · Added phosphates (additive, −10); Cane sugar, 5th ingredient (added sugar, −8); Natural flavours (additive, −4)
Processing 30 · Starches, natural flavors and xanthan gum make this a formulated mix
Sourcing 40 · Main ingredients include refined starches; their origin is not stated
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list; no specific growing or origin claims
Contains cane sugar and natural flavors
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for cane sugar
Varies by additive−14 for added phosphates, natural flavours
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Ingredients
Whole grain brown rice flour Potato starch Tapioca starch Rice flour Cane sugar Baking powder (baking soda, calcium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate) Natural flavors Salt Vitamin and mineral blend (calcium carbonate, niacinamide, reduced iron, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin) Xanthan gum
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Wake up to a warm, delicious breakfast with King Arthur Flour Easy to Prepare Pancake Mix! This pack of six 15 oz. bags is perfect for busy mornings, offering a quick and easy solution to a better breakfast. King Arthur Flour has been crafting scrumptious baking products since 1970, and this pancake mix is no exception. It's certified gluten-free and completely non-GMO, with natural flavors and a vitamin and mineral blend for a wholesome start to your day. This mix is made with whole grain brown rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, rice flour, cane sugar, baking powder, and xanthan gu

Additives4 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.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
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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