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Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Breakfast Biscuits Frozen Dough: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Pillsbury

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Pillsbury grands! buttermilk breakfast biscuits frozen dough received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. The base of enriched bleached flour, water, and buttermilk is recognizable, but hydrogenated soybean oil, refined soybean oil, and multiple leavening and flavor helpers push this toward a formulated product. It is better suited to an occasional treat than a regular breakfast staple, mainly because of the hydrogenated fat and the number of processing aids. Main considerations include hydrogenated soybean oil, refined soybean oil, and vague natural flavor and enzymes. Simpler options: Look for biscuit doughs made with butter or non-hydrogenated fats; a homemade buttermilk biscuit uses far fewer processing aids.

Food Integrity Score 62/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Hydrogenated soybean oil
  • Refined soybean oil
  • Vague natural flavor and enzymes

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for biscuit doughs made with butter or non-hydrogenated fats
  • A homemade buttermilk biscuit uses far fewer processing aids

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Breakfast Biscuits Frozen Dough
Category
Snacks (source: Biscuits/Cookies)
GTIN / UPC
00018000855162
Serving size
59 g (1 biscuit)
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

Grands! Buttermilk Breakfast Biscuits Frozen Dough

Pillsbury

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Hydrogenated soybean oil and sodium aluminum phosphate stand out as the most concerning items on this label.

Consider This

Refined flour, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, dextrose, and natural flavor are typical of factory-formulated refrigerated and frozen biscuit doughs.

Good Substitutes

Try a simple homemade buttermilk biscuit using flour, real butter, buttermilk, baking powder, and salt for a shorter ingredient list.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

The base of enriched bleached flour, water, and buttermilk is recognizable, but hydrogenated soybean oil, refined soybean oil, and multiple leavening and flavor helpers push this toward a formulated product. It is better suited to an occasional treat than a regular breakfast staple, mainly because of the hydrogenated fat and the number of processing aids.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Hydrogenated soybean oil
  • Refined soybean oil
  • Vague natural flavor and enzymes

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil — Hydrogenated fat used for texture and shelf stability
  • Soybean Oil — Refined industrial seed oil
  • Natural Flavor — Undisclosed flavor system
  • Enzymes — Source not specified
  • Baking Powder (sodium aluminum phosphate) — Aluminum-containing leavening acid

Highest concern ingredients

  • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (8/10) — Hydrogenated fat signals heavy formulation.
  • Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague undisclosed flavor system.
  • Soybean Oil (5/10) — Refined industrial seed oil as a main fat.

Better choice tips

  • Look for biscuit doughs made with butter or non-hydrogenated fats.
  • A homemade buttermilk biscuit uses far fewer processing aids.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Water, Soybean Oil, Baking Powder (sodium aluminum phosphate, baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate), Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Sugar. Contains 2% or less of: Buttermilk, Salt, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Enzymes, Natural Flavor.

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

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

  1. Hydrogenated Soybean OilConcern 8/10 — Higher concernHydrogenated oilWatchlist · Higher concern

    What this is

    Hydrogenated oil

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Hydrogenated oils are a strong formulation signal and a common family watchlist item.

    Additional note

    Partially hydrogenated style fat used for texture and shelf stability.

  2. Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Natural flavor is broad and undisclosed, so users may want to look closer.

    Additional note

    Flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  3. Soybean OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users who prefer minimally refined fats.

    Additional note

    Refined industrial seed oil used as a main fat.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil

  4. Baking Powder (sodium aluminum phosphate, baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Aluminum-containing leavening acid is an additive many users want to check.

    Additional note

    Leavening system with sodium aluminum phosphate and acid salts.

    Family watchlist

    Aluminum-containing leavening acid

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  1. EnzymesConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Unspecified enzymes are vague and may be source-sensitive for some users.

    Additional note

    Enzymes listed without a specific source identified.

    Family watchlist

    Vague enzyme source

  2. Wheat StarchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernStarch

    What this is

    Starch

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated starch fraction added mainly for texture and dough handling.

    Additional note

    Isolated starch fraction used for texture.

  3. Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined grain with added nutrients; common but more refined than whole grain.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with vitamin and mineral enrichment added back.

  4. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener; common in baked goods but worth noting in moderation.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar used for sweetness and browning.

  5. DextroseConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined simple sugar that adds to the processed sweetener profile.

    Additional note

    Refined simple sugar used for sweetness and fermentation support.

  6. ButtermilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy ingredient with minimal concern.

    Additional note

    Dairy ingredient listed in small amount.

  7. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple recognizable base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Plain water used for hydration of dough.

  8. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple recognizable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Common seasoning in small amount.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food's ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable ingredients. It is not a medical safety rating. 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.

  • 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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "hydrogenated". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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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 Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Breakfast Biscuits Frozen Dough 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?

Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Breakfast Biscuits Frozen Dough shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Breakfast Biscuits Frozen Dough: 2g 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 buttermilk; Simple single-serving portion size.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour as primary ingredient; Hydrogenated and soybean oils prominent; Added sugar and high sodium per biscuit.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

Other published analyses in Snacks, 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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