Baking
8 products ranked by Scout score-
Nielsen-Massey Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract#1 NOVA 2 · Culinary ingredients -
Simple Mills BROWNIE ALMOND FLOUR MIX#2 NOVA 3 · Processed -
Simple Mills PANCAKE & WAFFLE ALMOND FLOUR MIX#3 NOVA 3 · Processed -
Good & Gather Unbleached All Purpose Flour#4 NOVA 3 · Processed -
GLUTEN FREE PANCAKE MIX#5 NOVA 4 · Ultra-processed - Good & Gather Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels#6 NOVA 4 · Ultra-processed
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Schär SCHAR, DELI-STYLE BREAD#7 NOVA 4 · Ultra-processed - Best Yet, ORIGINAL PANKO JAPANESE STYLE BREAD CRUMBS#8 NOVA 4 · Ultra-processed
Best baking right now
- Nielsen-Massey Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract 85/100
Scout's analysis: This vanilla extract is made from high-quality Madagascar vanilla beans, known for their rich flavor and antioxidant properties. The product is minimally processed and…
- Simple Mills BROWNIE ALMOND FLOUR MIX 73/100
Scout's analysis: This brownie mix features almond flour and organic coconut sugar, which are healthier alternatives to refined flour and sugar, providing beneficial nutrients and a…
- Simple Mills PANCAKE & WAFFLE ALMOND FLOUR MIX 65/100
Scout's analysis: This pancake and waffle mix is made with nutrient-dense ingredients like almond flour and organic coconut flour, which are minimally processed and provide healthy fats…
What to skip
- Best Yet, ORIGINAL PANKO JAPANESE STYLE BREAD CRUMBS 20/100
Scout's analysis: This product is ultra-processed, primarily composed of bleached wheat flour, which is refined and lacks the nutrients found in whole grains. The presence of refined…
- Schär SCHAR, DELI-STYLE BREAD 30/100
Scout's analysis: This bread is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score. It contains sunflower oil, a seed oil that is often criticized for its high omega-6 content, and…
- Good & Gather Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels 30/100
Scout's analysis: This product is ultra-processed, containing refined sugar as a primary ingredient, which is linked to various health issues such as obesity and diabetes. The presence…
Ingredients to watch in baking
The flagged ingredients that show up most often across these 8 products. Each link opens Scout's analysis of the ingredient.
- Sugar in 3 of 8
- Cane Sugar in 2 of 8
- Natural Flavors in 2 of 8
What the better baking have in common
- Almond flour in 2 of 8
- sea salt in 2 of 8
Common questions about baking
What scores highest in baking on Scout?
Nielsen-Massey Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract leads Scout's baking ranking at 85/100, followed by Simple Mills BROWNIE ALMOND FLOUR MIX (73) and Simple Mills PANCAKE & WAFFLE ALMOND FLOUR MIX (65). Scores compare products within the category on ingredients, processing, packaging and any lab results.
What should I avoid in baking?
Best Yet, ORIGINAL PANKO JAPANESE STYLE BREAD CRUMBS scores 20/100, the lowest of the 8 products Scout has analyzed in baking; next lowest are Schär SCHAR, DELI-STYLE BREAD (30) and Good & Gather Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels (30). Each product page lists the ingredients behind the number.
What drags scores down in baking?
Across these 8 products the most common flagged ingredients are Sugar, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors. Each appears in at least two of the products ranked here.
How does Scout score baking?
Every product in baking gets one 1–100 score for comparison within its category: the full ingredient list judged by a category-specific framework, the published processing level, the packaging, and any credible lab results. Lab results are disclosed, not scored. Scout takes no payment for scores or placement.
How Scout scores baking
One 1–100 score per product, judged within its category: every ingredient on the label through a category-specific framework, the published processing level, the packaging, and any credible lab results. No brand pays for a score or a position on this list. Read the full methodology →