Ingredient

French Toast Batter

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use French toast batter to add flavor, moisture, and richness to baked goods …

What it is

French toast batter is a mixture used to coat bread before frying or baking. It typically includes eggs, milk or cream, and sometimes sugar, cinnamon, or vanilla extract. The bread soaks up the batter, creating a soft interior and a slightly crisp exterior when cooked.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use French toast batter to add flavor, moisture, and richness to baked goods and breakfast items. It is most commonly found in ready-to-eat or frozen French toast products, breakfast sandwiches, and casseroles. The batter helps create the characteristic custardy texture of French toast.

Health notes

French toast batter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The primary components, eggs and dairy, are common food items with well-established nutritional profiles. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated the safety of individual ingredients commonly found in batters, such as eggs and milk. At typical consumption levels, French toast batter does not pose significant health concerns.

Allergen info

French toast batter typically contains egg and may contain milk, both of which are among the FDA's nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless wheat-based ingredients are added.

Products containing French Toast Batter

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The Hillshire Brands Company French Toast Made With French Toast, Pork Sausage And Scrambled Eggs Casserole Bites, French Toast Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 53% DV per serving 262kcal 9.5Protein 14.3Fat 23.8Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company French Toast, Pork Sausage And Scrambled Eggs Casserole Bites, French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 53% DV per serving 262kcal 9.5Protein 14.3Fat 23.8Carbs French Toast Casserole Bites, French Toast The Hillshire Brands Company French Toast Casserole Bites, French Toast Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 53% DV per serving 262kcal 9.5Protein 14.3Fat 23.8Carbs Cargill Poultry Products Div Whole Grain Cinnamon Glazed French Toast, 110/2.9 oz., Frozen, Individually Wrapped Bread High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 259kcal 9.8Protein 8.6Fat 34.5Carbs Cargill Poultry Products Div Whole Grain Cinnamon Glazed French Toast Sticks, 3-Scored, 110/2.9 oz., Frozen, Individually Wrapped Bread High in cholesterol — 34% DV per serving 247kcal 9.4Protein 8.2Fat 32.9Carbs Cargill Poultry Products Div Whole Grain Cinnamon Glazed French Toast Sticks, 100/2.9 oz., Frozen, Bulk Bread High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 259kcal 9.8Protein 8.6Fat 34.5Carbs Cargill Poultry Products Div Whole Grain Cinnamon Glazed French Toast, 130/2.9 oz., Frozen, Bulk Bread High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 259kcal 9.8Protein 8.6Fat 34.5Carbs Cargill Poultry Products Div Whole Grain French Toast Sticks, 3-Scored, 130/2.65 oz., Frozen, Bulk, K12 Bread High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 229kcal 10.8Protein 5.4Fat 33.7Carbs Cargill Poultry Products Div Whole Grain French Toast Sticks, 3-Scored, 130/2.65 oz., Frozen, Bulk Bread High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 227kcal 10.7Protein 5.3Fat 33.3Carbs Cargill Poultry Products Div Whole Grain Cinnamon Glazed French Toast, 130/2.9 oz., Frozen, Bulk Bread High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 256kcal 11.0Protein 9.8Fat 31.7Carbs Cargill Poultry Products Div Whole Grain Cinnamon Glazed French Toast Sticks, 100/2.9 oz., Frozen, Bulk Bread High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 256kcal 11.0Protein 9.8Fat 31.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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