The Quaker Oats Company
Label Serving
60 g
Barcode
030000562826
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
4.6/10
Health Score
Moderate
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (60 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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15 / 19 researched · AI analyzing 4 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, INVERT SUGAR, GLYCERIN, BROWN SUGAR, APPLE PUREE CONCENTRATE, APPLE POWDER, OLIGOFRUCTOSE, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL), SUGAR, BROWN RICE CRISP (WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL), CORN STARCH, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, MALIC ACID, CINNAMON, TOCOPHEROLS (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
Contains allergens: Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Oats
Invert Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Whole Grain Wheat
Nutritional enhancement, dietary fiber addition, texturizer, and structural base for baked goods and cereals.
Whole Grain Oats
Nutritional enhancement / dietary fiber source / binding agent in baked goods and cereals
Brown Sugar
sweetener, flavor enhancer, and texture modifier in culinary and bakery applications
Glycerin
E422
No NotablesHumectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent
Apple Puree Concentrate
Apple Powder
Oligofructose
Dietary fiber fortification, fat replacement, texture modifier, and prebiotic ingredient.
Shortening
Texture modifier, fat source, and structural agent in baking and confectionery.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Vegetable Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Brown Rice Crisp (Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour, Sugar, Salt). Contains 2% Or Less Of: Modified Corn Starch
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Corn Starch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Natural Flavor
flavour
Baking Soda
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
Cinnamon
flavour
Malic Acid
E296
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidulant, and pH regulator
Tocopherols (To Preserve Freshness)
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Invert Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
2 Whole Grain Wheat Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional enhancement, dietary fiber addition, texturizer, and structural base for baked goods and cereals. | Whole grain wheat is a nutrient-dense food ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, though individuals managing celiac disease or specific wheat sensitivities monitor intake accordingly. |
3 Whole Grain Oats Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional enhancement / dietary fiber source / binding agent in baked goods and cereals | Whole grain oats are a nutrient-dense food ingredient with established metabolic benefits, requiring consideration only for individuals managing strict gluten sensitivities. |
4 Brown Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener, flavor enhancer, and texture modifier in culinary and bakery applications | Brown sugar functions primarily as a caloric sweetener, and intake should be managed in alignment with dietary guidelines for added sugars. |
5 Glycerin E422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Humectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent | Glycerin is a commonly used food additive with a well-established safety profile and broad regulatory approval. |
6 Apple Puree Concentrate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Apple Powder | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Oligofructose | ✓No Notable Concerns | Dietary fiber fortification, fat replacement, texture modifier, and prebiotic ingredient. | Inulin is a naturally derived dietary fiber and prebiotic generally recognized as safe, though higher consumption amounts may cause mild gastrointestinal adaptation effects. |
9 Shortening | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texture modifier, fat source, and structural agent in baking and confectionery. | Shortening contributes dietary fats that require mindful consumption in line with overall nutritional intake guidelines regarding saturated and trans fats. |
10 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
11 Vegetable Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
12 Brown Rice Crisp (Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour, Sugar, Salt). Contains 2% Or Less Of: Modified Corn Starch | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
14 Corn Starch INS 1405 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products. | Corn starch is a standard food ingredient generally recognized as safe for consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
15 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
16 Baking Soda INS 500II | ✓No Notable Concerns | Leavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing. | Baking soda is a commonly utilized leavening agent with a well-established safety profile for normal culinary applications. |
17 Cinnamon | ✓Low Concern | flavour | Cinnamon is generally well-tolerated in culinary quantities, with moderation recommended primarily concerning varieties high in coumarin content. |
18 Malic Acid E296 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidulant, and pH regulator | Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound widely recognized as safe for consumption in standard food and beverage applications. |
19 Tocopherols (To Preserve Freshness) | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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