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Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Breakfast Biscuits Frozen Dough Value Pack: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Pillsbury grands! buttermilk breakfast biscuits frozen dough value pack received a Food Integrity Score of 44 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like an industrial dough formula than a simple biscuit recipe, with several refined fractions and a hydrogenated oil doing structural work. Buttermilk appears only at 2% or less, so the dairy character is light. Treat it as an occasional convenience item rather than a everyday staple. Main considerations include hydrogenated soybean oil, aluminum-containing leavening, and vague enzymes and natural flavor. Simpler options: Choose biscuits made with butter or a single recognizable fat instead of hydrogenated oil; look for a shorter label with buttermilk and flour rather than vague flavors and enzymes.
Food Integrity Score 44/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Hydrogenated soybean oil
- Aluminum-containing leavening
- Vague enzymes and natural flavor
Simpler options to consider
- Choose biscuits made with butter or a single recognizable fat instead of hydrogenated oil
- Look for a shorter label with buttermilk and flour rather than vague flavors and enzymes
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Breakfast Biscuits Frozen Dough Value Pack
- Brand
- Pillsbury
- Category
- Snacks (source: Biscuits/Cookies)
- GTIN / UPC
00018000734122- 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 Value Pack
Pillsbury
Lower 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, and natural flavor are typical of factory-formulated frozen dough.
Good Substitutes
Homemade buttermilk biscuits using flour, cold butter, buttermilk, baking powder, and salt keep the list short and recognizable.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like an industrial dough formula than a simple biscuit recipe, with several refined fractions and a hydrogenated oil doing structural work. Buttermilk appears only at 2% or less, so the dairy character is light. Treat it as an occasional convenience item rather than a everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Hydrogenated soybean oil
- Aluminum-containing leavening
- Vague enzymes and natural flavor
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Hydrogenated Soybean Oil — Hydrogenated oil
- Soybean Oil — Refined seed oil
- Baking Powder — Aluminum-containing leavening acid
- Enzymes — Vague processing ingredient
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (8/10) — Hydrogenated oil used for texture and shelf stability.
- Soybean Oil (6/10) — Refined industrial seed oil as a main fat.
- Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor blend with undisclosed components.
Better choice tips
- Choose biscuits made with butter or a single recognizable fat instead of hydrogenated oil.
- Look for a shorter label with buttermilk and flour rather than vague flavors and enzymes.
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.
Hydrogenated Soybean OilConcern 8/10 — Higher concernHydrogenated oilWatchlist · Higher concern
What this is
Hydrogenated oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Hydrogenated oils are a common watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Hydrogenated oil used for texture and shelf stability.
Soybean OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil; some users prefer to limit it.
Additional note
Refined industrial seed oil used as a main fat.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor blend; components are not specified.
Additional note
Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
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 adds an industrial formulation input.
Additional note
Leavening system including aluminum-containing phosphate.
Family watchlist
Aluminum-containing leavening acid
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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
Source and type not specified, so it is hard to assess.
Additional note
Unspecified enzymes used in dough processing.
Family watchlist
Vague processing enzymes
Wheat StarchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernStarch
What this is
Starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated starch used to modify texture.
Additional note
Isolated wheat starch used for texture.
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
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined grain with added nutrients; common but less whole.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour with vitamin and mineral enrichment added back.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener, common in baked goods.
Additional note
Refined sugar used for sweetness and browning.
DextroseConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar form, used for sweetness and yeast-free fermentation support.
Additional note
Refined simple sugar present at 2% or less.
ButtermilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy
What this is
Dairy
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy, though present in small amount.
Additional note
Dairy ingredient present at 2% or less.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Neutral base ingredient.
Additional note
Plain water used for hydration of the dough.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable and simple.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulated a product's label appears. It is not a medical safety rating or a health claim. 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-outsMetabolic 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.
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", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)
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", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)
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 2 additional signals 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 2 additional signals 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 2 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style 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.)
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". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, 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.
Vegan
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Plant-Based
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, 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.
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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 Value Pack 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 Value Pack 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 Value Pack: 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; Modest protein per biscuit; Simple, short ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour with very low fiber; Hydrogenated and soybean oil (seed oils); Added sugar and dextrose.
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.
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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