Quaker Grits Quick 5 Minute

by Pepsico

Basic processed corn grits with synthetic vitamin fortification. While not harmful, they're nutritionally stripped white hominy with artificial nutrients added back. Better whole grain options exist.

• White Hominy Grits Made from Corn – safe · Processed corn kernels with hull and germ removed, creating a refined grain product with reduced fiber and nutrients compared to whole corn.
• Niacin – safe · Synthetic B3 vitamin added for fortification to replace nutrients lost during processing.
• Reduced Iron – safe · Iron supplement added to fortify the product, though synthetic iron is less bioavailable than naturally occurring iron.
• Thiamin Mononitrate – safe · Synthetic B1 vitamin added for fortification to replace nutrients lost during corn processing.
• Riboflavin – safe · Synthetic B2 vitamin added for fortification, replacing nutrients removed during grain processing.
• Folic Acid – safe · Synthetic folate added for fortification, required by FDA for enriched grain products to prevent birth defects.

Simple ingredient list

No artificial additives

Fortified with essential vitamins

Quick cooking convenience

Highly processed refined grain

Synthetic vitamin fortification

Potential pesticide residues

Low fiber content