Aunt Jemima Quick 5 Minute Grits

by Pepsico

Simple white corn grits with mandatory vitamin fortification. Highly processed and stripped of natural nutrients, then synthetically enriched. Generally safe but nutritionally inferior to whole grain alternatives.

• White Hominy Grits Made from Corn – safe · Corn kernels processed with alkali to remove hulls and germs, then ground. Safe but highly refined, removing natural fiber and nutrients.
• Niacin – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added to replace nutrients lost during processing. Essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function.
• Reduced Iron – beneficial · Iron supplement added for fortification. Essential mineral for oxygen transport and preventing anemia.
• Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 added to replace nutrients lost in processing. Critical for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function.
• Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 fortification to replace processing losses. Important for energy production and cellular function.
• Folic Acid – beneficial · Synthetic B vitamin added by FDA mandate to prevent birth defects. Essential for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation.

Simple, recognizable ingredients

Fortified with essential B vitamins and iron

No artificial preservatives or chemicals

Quick cooking convenience

Highly refined and processed

High glycemic index causes blood sugar spikes

Stripped of natural fiber and nutrients

Minimal nutritional value beyond fortification