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Good & Gather Buttermilk Waffles: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Good & Gather

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Good & Gather buttermilk waffles received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. These buttermilk waffles read more like a packaged mix than a homemade recipe, with several refined and fortified inputs stacked together. The ingredients are recognizable, but the refined flour, vegetable oil blend, and emulsifier do a lot of the structural work. Enjoy occasionally rather than as a daily staple, especially if you prefer simpler, less-processed breakfasts. Main considerations include refined enriched flour base, vegetable oil blend of unspecified seed oil, and soy lecithin emulsifier and multiple vitamin fortificants. Simpler options: Choose waffles or pancakes with whole grain flour and fewer added vitamins; make a simple batter at home with eggs, buttermilk, and butter instead.

Food Integrity Score 62/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined enriched flour base
  • Vegetable oil blend of unspecified seed oil
  • Soy lecithin emulsifier and multiple vitamin fortificants

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose waffles or pancakes with whole grain flour and fewer added vitamins
  • Make a simple batter at home with eggs, buttermilk, and butter instead

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Good & Gather Buttermilk Waffles
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes)
GTIN / UPC
00085239157916
Serving size
70 g (2 waffles)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Buttermilk Waffles

Good & Gather

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Enriched wheat flour, canola/soybean oil, and soy lecithin make this a refined, formulated base rather than a simple kitchen recipe.

Consider This

Leavening system, soy lecithin emulsifier, and multiple vitamin fortificants are typical of factory-formulated baking mixes.

Good Substitutes

Try a short-list buttermilk pancake made with whole wheat flour, eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and a little butter.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

These buttermilk waffles read more like a packaged mix than a homemade recipe, with several refined and fortified inputs stacked together. The ingredients are recognizable, but the refined flour, vegetable oil blend, and emulsifier do a lot of the structural work. Enjoy occasionally rather than as a daily staple, especially if you prefer simpler, less-processed breakfasts.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined enriched flour base
  • Vegetable oil blend of unspecified seed oil
  • Soy lecithin emulsifier and multiple vitamin fortificants

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Vegetable Oil (Canola and/or Soybean Oil) — Refined seed oil blend
  • Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier) — Emulsifier, soy-derived

Highest concern ingredients

  • Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier) (7/10) — Emulsifier used for batter stability.
  • Vegetable Oil (Canola and/or Soybean Oil) (6/10) — Refined seed oil blend, source unspecified.
  • Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate) (5/10) — Chemical leavening system.

Better choice tips

  • Choose waffles or pancakes with whole grain flour and fewer added vitamins.
  • Make a simple batter at home with eggs, buttermilk, and butter instead.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WHEY, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL), BUTTERMILK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), EGGS, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), SUGAR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN B12.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Emulsifiers are formulation helpers that some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier used to blend and stabilize the batter.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier; soy-derived.

  2. Vegetable Oil (Canola and/or Soybean Oil)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users who avoid them.

    Additional note

    Refined industrial seed oil blend, source unspecified.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil; canola or soybean not specified.

  3. Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Chemical leavening acids are functional additives for texture and rise.

    Additional note

    Chemical leavening system used for rise.

  4. Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined grain base with fortificants; lower fiber than whole grain.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals.

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  1. WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Separated dairy fraction used for protein and texture.

    Additional note

    Dairy protein fraction separated during cheese making.

  2. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar adds sweetness with no fiber or protein.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener for flavor and browning.

  3. Calcium CarbonateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMineral additiveAdditive

    What this is

    Mineral additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added mineral used for fortification or flow.

    Additional note

    Mineral fortificant or anti-caking agent.

  4. Reduced IronConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added nutrient fortification signals processed formulation.

    Additional note

    Iron fortificant added to flour.

  5. NiacinamideConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin fortification signals formulated food.

    Additional note

    Vitamin B3 fortificant.

  6. Vitamin A PalmitateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Synthetic vitamin fortification signals formulated food.

    Additional note

    Synthetic vitamin A added for fortification.

  7. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin fortification signals formulated food.

    Additional note

    Vitamin B2 fortificant.

  8. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin fortification signals formulated food.

    Additional note

    Synthetic vitamin B6 fortificant.

  9. Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin fortification signals formulated food.

    Additional note

    Synthetic vitamin B1 fortificant.

  10. Vitamin B12Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin fortification signals formulated food.

    Additional note

    Synthetic vitamin B12 fortificant.

  11. ButtermilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Traditional dairy ingredient with mild processing.

    Additional note

    Cultured dairy ingredient, category-normal processing.

  12. SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Common seasoning with minimal concern in this context.

    Additional note

    Table salt for flavor.

  13. EggsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole food with no concern.

    Additional note

    Whole egg, recognizable food.

Food Integrity reflects ingredient-list formulation patterns only. It is not a medical safety rating or nutritional recommendation. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "whey", "egg". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "whey", "egg". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Gluten Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Good & Gather Buttermilk Waffles highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Good & Gather Buttermilk Waffles shows about 0.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Good & Gather Buttermilk Waffles: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Modest protein per serving; Low added sugar for a baked good; Simple, recognizable core ingredients.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched wheat flour as primary ingredient; Very low fiber, under 1g per serving; Canola/soybean oil blend is prominent.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same breakfast & cereal differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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