Product Review: Aunt Jemima (R) Brand Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix

Although there are many brands of ‘Complete’ pancake and waffle mixes available in today’s supermarkets, one brand in particular, consistently rises to the head of the class. Aunt Jemima (R) brand Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix produces the most delicious and well- textured pancakes and waffles of any brand of Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix available.

As their names imply, Complete Pancake and Waffle mixes are just that, complete. All needed ingredients are formulated into the dry mix. Whereas with many types of pancake and waffle mixes, the addition of ingredients such as milk, eggs or oil is needed, with Complete mixes, all that is needed is the addition of water. With a ratio of 1 cup dry mix to 3/4 of a cup of water, for 6- 9 pancakes, the resulting batter easily rivals or surpasses any step- by- step version of pancake batter. The ease of preparing light and fluffy, piping- hot pancakes and waffles using Aunt Jemima brand Complete Mix is remarkable. All that is needed is a bowl in which to pour the dry mix and a wire whisk, fork or spoon to stir the batter with, after adding water. When stirring, or mixing the batter, it is advised to stir only until large lumps disappear, because over- mixing creates tougher pancakes. The pancakes and waffles produced by this excellent Complete Mix cook evenly to a nice golden- brown and have a pleasant, mild flavor. When topped with butter, spread, or margarine and pancake syrup, the taste of these pancakes and waffles is sublime.

In today’s fast- paced world, with its harried work schedules and irregular mealtimes, pancakes and waffles are no longer regarded as just being breakfast foods. Often, hungry consumers enjoy eating pancakes or waffles for lunch or dinner and many people particularly enjoy eating them late at night. Aunt Jemima (R) Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix has been awarded a Gold Medal for Best Taste by American Culinary ChefsBest (TM), further proof of the great taste afforded by this top- rate product. To further enhance the breakfast experience, the manufacturer recommends the following pancake add- ins; chopped pecans, fresh or frozen blueberries, cinnamon and brown sugar and applesauce and cinnamon. Sliced bananas, strawberries and chocolate chips are other pancake add- ins that are sure to delight.

Always a favorite with hungry diners of all ages, Aunt Jemima Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix is a good source of calcium and iron, with 15% and 10% of recommended Daily Values per serving, respectively. Nutritionally, Aunt Jemima Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix contains 160 calories, with 20 calories from fat and 0 grams trans fat per 1/3 cup serving. Additionally, each 1/3 cup serving contains only 5 mg of cholesterol and supplies 32 grams of carbohydrates. Although many, if not most home cooks usually cook pancakes with oil, butter, or margarine being used to grease the cooking surface, the makers of Aunt Jemima Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix recommend greasing skillets and griddles with solid shortening instead of oil, butter, or margarine, because solid shortening does not burn as quickly or easily as the other products.

Overall, Aunt Jemima Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix is a wonderfully convenient food product that allows time-strapped consumers the option of enjoying delicious, top- quality pancakes in just minutes, by adding water to the dry mix. This product is reasonably- priced, in- line with most other Complete Pancake and Waffle Mixes. Whether the consumer’s taste- buds lean toward chicken with waffles and gravy, pancake- wrapped hot dogs, or waffles topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream, the most highly- recommended brand of Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix to use is Aunt Jemima (R) brand Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix.