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Krusteaz Pancakes, Buttermilk: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Krusteaz pancakes, buttermilk received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads as a convenience baking mix built on refined flour, added sugars, and multiple leavening and emulsifying helpers. Eat it occasionally rather than as a regular breakfast staple. The core ingredients are recognizable, but the leavening system, dextrose, refined oil, and soy lecithin make it more processed than a basic homemade batter. Main considerations include refined flour and added sugars, refined seed oil blend, and chemical leavening and emulsifier. Simpler options: Choose a mix with fewer refined oils and no emulsifiers; make a simple batter with flour, milk, eggs, baking soda, and salt.
Food Integrity Score 63/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined flour and added sugars
- Refined seed oil blend
- Chemical leavening and emulsifier
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a mix with fewer refined oils and no emulsifiers
- Make a simple batter with flour, milk, eggs, baking soda, and salt
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Krusteaz Pancakes, Buttermilk
- Brand
- Krusteaz
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes)
- GTIN / UPC
00686151200102- Serving size
- 135 g (3 pancakes)
- 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
Pancakes, Buttermilk
Krusteaz
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Enriched bleached flour, dextrose, soybean/canola oil, and soy lecithin make this a refined, formulated pancake mix.
Consider This
Sodium aluminum phosphate, leavening acids, and soy lecithin are typical of factory-formulated baking mixes rather than home recipes.
Good Substitutes
Try a simple pancake batter with whole wheat flour, milk, eggs, baking soda, and salt, with no emulsifiers or refined oils.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis reads as a convenience baking mix built on refined flour, added sugars, and multiple leavening and emulsifying helpers. Eat it occasionally rather than as a regular breakfast staple. The core ingredients are recognizable, but the leavening system, dextrose, refined oil, and soy lecithin make it more processed than a basic homemade batter.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined flour and added sugars
- Refined seed oil blend
- Chemical leavening and emulsifier
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Dextrose — Refined starch-derived sweetener
- Soybean and/or canola oil — Refined seed oil
- Leavening (sodium aluminium phosphate) — Aluminum-containing leavening agent
- Soy lecithin (an emulsifier) — Emulsifier
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Dextrose (5/10) — Refined starch-derived sweetener
- Soybean and/or canola oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil blend
- Leavening system (6/10) — Multi-part chemical leavening with aluminum phosphate
Better choice tips
- Choose a mix with fewer refined oils and no emulsifiers.
- Make a simple batter with flour, milk, eggs, baking soda, and salt.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID), WATER, BUTTERMILK, WHEY, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SOY FLOUR, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), EGGS, SALT, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Soybean and/or canola oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item for some users.
Additional note
Refined industrial seed oil blend.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil.
Leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminium phosphate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernLeavening systemWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Leavening system
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Several leavening acids and aluminum-containing phosphate add formulation complexity.
Additional note
Multi-part chemical leavening system.
Family watchlist
Aluminum-containing leavening agent.
Soy lecithin (an emulsifier)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional emulsifier added for texture and mixing.
Additional note
Soy-derived emulsifier.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier.
DextroseConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined starch-derived sugar adds sweetness and browning.
Additional note
Refined glucose sweetener from starch.
Family watchlist
Refined starch-derived sweetener.
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Enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined grain with fortification; common but less whole.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added refined sweetener.
Additional note
Refined cane or beet sugar.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
WheyConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy protein
What this is
Dairy protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dairy-derived protein powder ingredient; mildly processed.
Additional note
Dairy protein byproduct.
Soy flourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPlant flour
What this is
Plant flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Mildly processed legume flour.
Additional note
Ground soybean flour.
ButtermilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Category-normal dairy processing.
Additional note
Cultured dairy ingredient.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
No concern.
Additional note
Plain water.
EggsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole egg ingredient.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, not a medical safety rating. It reflects how closely the listed ingredients resemble a simple, recognizable profile. 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.
How this product may fit different goals
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.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg", "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg", "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary 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.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary 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.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary 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", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary 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", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary 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.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "flour", "soy". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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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 Krusteaz Pancakes, Buttermilk 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.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Krusteaz Pancakes, Buttermilk shows about 2.03g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Krusteaz Pancakes, Buttermilk: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains some protein from eggs, whey, and soy flour; Relatively low saturated fat per serving; Contains soy flour for some fiber.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Enriched bleached flour as primary ingredient; Added sugar and dextrose present; Sodium is high for one serving.
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.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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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