Ingredient

Pancake

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
When listed as an ingredient, pancakes serve as a base or component in prepared …

What it is

A pancake is a flat, round cake made from a batter, usually containing flour, eggs, milk, and a leavening agent, cooked on a hot surface. It is a common breakfast food item.

Why it's used

When listed as an ingredient, pancakes serve as a base or component in prepared meals, such as breakfast sandwiches, frozen breakfast entrees, or appetizer-like dishes. Their function is to provide a starchy, often slightly sweet, component to the overall product.

Health notes

Pancakes are a composite food item, not a food additive, so specific regulatory statuses like FDA GRAS or approved additive do not apply to "pancake" itself. The nutritional and health implications of pancakes depend on their specific ingredients (e.g., type of flour, amount of sugar, fat content) and preparation methods. As a food, it contributes calories, carbohydrates, and often protein and fat to the diet.

Allergen info

Pancakes commonly contain major FDA allergens including wheat (which contains gluten), milk, and eggs.

Products containing Pancake

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Campbell Soup Company Pancakes And Sausage Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 288kcal 7.7Protein 13.5Fat 34.1Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Sausage, Egg & Cheese On Pancakes Griddlecake Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 248kcal 8.8Protein 13.6Fat 21.6Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Sausage, Egg & Cheese On Pancakes Griddlecake Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 248kcal 8.8Protein 13.6Fat 21.6Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Sausage, Egg & Cheese On Pancakes Griddlecake Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 248kcal 8.8Protein 13.6Fat 21.6Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Breakfast Combos Pancakes With Sausage & Syrup, Breakfast Combos Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 317kcal 6.5Protein 18.7Fat 30.9Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Pancakes With Bacon & Syrup Breakfast Combos, Pancakes With Bacon & Syrup Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 312kcal 6.2Protein 11.2Fat 47.5Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc Banquet Brown 'N Serve Pancake Breakfast with Sausage Links, Frozen Meal, 5.02 oz. Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 204kcal 4.9Protein 8.4Fat 26.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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