
The Quaker Oats Co/golden Grain
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Label Serving
56 g
Barcode
072251020199
Data last verified: 3 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Excellent
Nutrient-rich & minimally processed
Favorable Profile
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
8.9/10
Health Score
No Notables
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 (56 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.
Tap any row · FDA, USDA, EFSA, WHO
20 ingredientsIngredients — as printed on the label
QUINOA, BROWN RICE, MALTODEXTRIN, SUN DRIED TOMATOES, OLIVE OIL, SALT, ONIONS, SPINACH*, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PARSLEY*, SPICES, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC, SOY PROTEIN, TORULA YEAST, CITRIC ACID, DEXTROSE, TOCOPHEROLS (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY SAUCE (SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT).
Contains allergens: Soy Protein, Tocopherols, Soy Sauce (Soybeans, Wheat, Salt)
Quinoa
Nutritional ingredient, grain alternative, protein source, and thickener in food manufacturing.
Brown Rice
Grain base, carbohydrate source, dietary fiber additive, and whole-grain ingredient in food manufacturing.
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Sun Dried Tomatoes
flavor enhancer, culinary ingredient, umami source, and natural preservative aid due to low moisture content
Olive Oil
Cooking medium, salad dressing, flavor enhancer, and food preservation base.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Onions
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparations.
Spinach
Nutrient fortification, color additive, and whole-food ingredient
Potassium Chloride
E508
No Notablesflavor enhancer, salt substitute, nutrient supplement, stabilizer
Parsley
flavour, garnish, and micronutrient enrichment
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Autolyzed Yeast Extract
Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer
Garlic
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing.
Soy Protein
Protein enrichment, texture modification, and moisture retention in food products.
Torula Yeast
Flavour enhancer, umami agent, nutrient carrier, texturizer
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Tocopherols
Snack food product, source of texture and complex carbohydrates
Natural Flavor
flavour
Soy Sauce (Soybeans, Wheat, Salt)
Flavor enhancer, umami provider, and colorant
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Quinoa | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional ingredient, grain alternative, protein source, and thickener in food manufacturing. | Quinoa is a nutrient-dense pseudocereal well tolerated by the general population when properly rinsed and prepared. |
2 Brown Rice | ✓No Notable Concerns | Grain base, carbohydrate source, dietary fiber additive, and whole-grain ingredient in food manufacturing. | Organic brown rice is a nutrient-dense whole grain generally recognized as safe and beneficial for balanced dietary patterns. |
3 Maltodextrin INS 1400 | ✓Low Concern | bulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors | Maltodextrin is a widely utilized food ingredient with a high glycemic index, meaning intake is associated with rapid increases in blood glucose response. |
4 Sun Dried Tomatoes | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavor enhancer, culinary ingredient, umami source, and natural preservative aid due to low moisture content | Sun dried tomatoes are a nutrient-dense culinary ingredient with high antioxidant content, though individuals monitoring sodium or sulfite intake should review specific product labels. |
5 Olive Oil | ✓No Notable Concerns | Cooking medium, salad dressing, flavor enhancer, and food preservation base. | Olive oil is a well-tolerated culinary fat primarily composed of monounsaturated fatty acids and is generally regarded as safe within balanced dietary patterns. |
6 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. |
7 Onions | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparations. | Onions are a standard culinary ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, though individuals sensitive to FODMAPs may experience mild gastrointestinal considerations. |
8 Spinach | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutrient fortification, color additive, and whole-food ingredient | Spinach is a nutrient-dense whole food vegetable generally recognized as safe for regular consumption by the general population. |
9 Potassium Chloride E508 | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavor enhancer, salt substitute, nutrient supplement, stabilizer | Potassium chloride is a widely utilized mineral salt and sodium alternative generally recognized as safe for the general population within standard dietary ranges. |
10 Parsley | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour, garnish, and micronutrient enrichment | Parsley is a widely consumed culinary herb with a well-established safety profile, though individuals on anticoagulant therapies should maintain consistent dietary vitamin K intake. |
11 Spices | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
12 Autolyzed Yeast Extract | ✓No Notable Concerns | Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer | Yeast is a widely utilized natural microorganism with a long history of safe food use, providing leavening and nutritional value. |
13 Garlic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing. | Garlic is a widely consumed natural food ingredient with a strong safety profile in typical culinary amounts, though concentrated forms warrant consideration regarding gastrointestinal response and medication interactions. |
14 Soy Protein Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Protein enrichment, texture modification, and moisture retention in food products. | Soy protein concentrate is a commonly utilized plant-based protein source with a well-established safety profile, requiring consideration primarily for individuals with soy allergies. |
15 Torula Yeast | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, umami agent, nutrient carrier, texturizer | Torula yeast is a naturally derived umami ingredient and nutrient source with a well-established safety profile for general consumption. |
16 Citric Acid E330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative | Citric acid is widely consumed naturally and commercially, generally recognized as safe for use in food production under standard regulatory guidelines. |
17 Dextrose | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing. | Dextrose is a standard caloric sweetener that contributes to total daily carbohydrate and energy intake. |
18 Tocopherols Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Snack food product, source of texture and complex carbohydrates | Multigrain pita chips are generally recognized as standard baked grain products, containing common allergens such as wheat and sesame. |
19 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
20 Soy Sauce (Soybeans, Wheat, Salt) Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Flavor enhancer, umami provider, and colorant | Soy sauce is a traditional condiment that contributes to sodium and allergen intake (soy and wheat), requiring balanced consumption patterns. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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