Pepperidge Farm, Buttermilk Biscuits
Processing Score
12.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
033700000018
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size57 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 510mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
9%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
17 listed · 8 flagged for reviewMADE FROM: ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, SOYBEAN, CANOLA AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS), WATER, BUTTERMILK, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, ALUMINUM SULFATE), OF: ENRICHED WHEAT FARINA (FARINA, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE TO RETARD SPOILAGE, SOY LECITHIN, PEANUT MEAL AND TREE NUT MEAL (WALNUT, PECAN, MACADAMIA).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pepperidge Farm, Buttermilk Biscuits scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Wheat Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate To Retard Spoilage): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Crusts & Dough, this product is more processed than about 41% of the 2,350 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Pepperidge Farm, Buttermilk Biscuits' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Made From: Enriched Bleached Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid].
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm, Soybean, Canola And/Or Cottonseed Oils).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Aluminum Sulfate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
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