The Quaker Oats Company
Label Serving
40 g
Barcode
030000567067
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
4.1/10
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 (40 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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14 / 22 researched · AI analyzing 8 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL, BROWN SUGAR, SALT, COCOA POWDER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, RED 40, MALIC ACID, REDUCED IRON, YELLOW 6, NIACINAMIDE*, BLUE 2, BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), THIAMINE MONONITRATE*, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*, RIBOFLAVIN*, BLUE 1, CARAMEL COLOR, FOLIC ACID*.
Contains allergens: Niacinamide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Corn Flour
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Oat Flour
Brown Sugar
sweetener, flavor enhancer, and texture modifier in culinary and bakery applications
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Palm And/Or Coconut Oil
Cocoa Powder
flavour and coloring agent
Sodium Citrate
E331
No NotablesAcidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods.
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
Reduced Iron
Malic Acid
E296
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidulant, and pH regulator
Red #40
E129
LowColor additive
Blue 2
Niacinamide
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Yellow 6
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
INS 831
No NotablesNutrient fortification / Vitamin supplement
Thiamine Mononitrate
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Bht
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Blue #1
Folic Acid
Synthetic
No NotablesNutritional fortificant and dietary supplement
BLUE 1
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 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 Corn Flour 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. |
3 Oat Flour | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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 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. |
6 Palm And/Or Coconut Oil | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Cocoa Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour and coloring agent | Cocoa powder is a naturally derived ingredient with established culinary uses and minor trace mineral considerations. |
8 Sodium Citrate E331 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Acidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods. | Sodium citrate is widely permitted globally for food applications with a well-established safety profile, with total sodium content remaining the primary consideration for daily consumption. |
9 Natural And Artificial Flavor Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Authorized flavorings are evaluated for safety by regulatory bodies and are generally recognized as safe for consumption within established usage limits. |
10 Reduced Iron | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
11 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. |
12 Red #40 E129 | ✓Low Concern | Color additive | Red #40 is a widely utilized synthetic colorant with established regulatory safety limits and no recognized allergen profile. |
13 Blue 2 | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
14 Niacinamide E150 Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation | Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity. |
15 Yellow 6 | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride INS 831 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutrient fortification / Vitamin supplement | Pyridoxine hydrochloride is an authorized, water-soluble vitamin used for food fortification with an established safety profile within recommended intake levels. |
17 Thiamine Mononitrate E150 Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation | Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity. |
18 Bht | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
19 Riboflavin E150 Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation | Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity. |
20 Blue #1 | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
21 Folic Acid Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional fortificant and dietary supplement | Folic acid is a widely utilized and well-tolerated nutrient fortification ingredient with established safety parameters when consumed within recommended guidelines. |
22 BLUE 1 Indexing with AI... |
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