Pancake mix

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Is Pancake mix healthy?

Pancake mix scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pancake mix contains organic enriched wheat flour and organic evaporated cane syrup, which are processed ingredients.

How processed is Pancake mix?

Pancake mix is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pancake mix's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic enriched wheat flour, Sugars (organic evaporated cane syrup) are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pancake mix

President's Choice
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Baking Mix
Summary

This pancake mix contains organic enriched wheat flour and organic evaporated cane syrup, which are processed ingredients. While the use of organic ingredients is a positive aspect, the presence of added sugars contributes to potential health concerns such as obesity and metabolic disorders. The product's processing level limits its score, despite the relatively clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 4

Baking powder
Neutral

Baking powder is a common leavening agent that helps the pancakes rise without significant health concerns.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Organic enriched wheat flour
Bad

This ingredient is highly processed and refined, which can reduce its nutritional value and fiber content.

Sugars (organic evaporated cane syrup)
Bad

Added sugars can contribute to excessive calorie intake and may impact blood sugar levels negatively.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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