Pancake
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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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Hormel Foods Corporation
Breakfast Combos Pancakes With Sausage & Syrup, Breakfast Combos
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
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.
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