Quaker Old Fashioned Grits

by Pepsico

A simple, minimally processed grain product made from corn hominy with added B vitamins and iron for fortification. Clean ingredient list with no additives, though the refined processing removes some natural nutrients that are then artificially replaced.

• White Hominy Grits Made from Corn – safe · Ground corn kernels with hull and germ removed, providing carbohydrates and some protein. Safe but moderately processed compared to whole corn.
• Niacin (One of the B Vitamins) – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added for fortification, essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function. Replaces nutrients lost in processing.
• Reduced Iron – beneficial · Essential mineral added for fortification, important for oxygen transport and preventing anemia. Standard enrichment practice.
• Thiamin Mononitrate (One of the B Vitamins) – beneficial · Synthetic form of vitamin B1, essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function. Replaces nutrients removed during processing.
• Riboflavin (One of the B Vitamins) – beneficial · Vitamin B2 added for enrichment, important for energy production and cellular function. Safe synthetic vitamin.
• Folic Acid (One of the B Vitamins) – beneficial · Synthetic form of folate, crucial for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation. Mandatory fortification in grain products to prevent birth defects.

Simple, clean ingredient list

No additives or preservatives

Fortified with essential B vitamins and iron

Long shelf life

Versatile cooking ingredient

Refined processing removes natural nutrients

Higher glycemic impact than whole grain alternatives

Likely from conventionally grown corn with pesticide residues

Missing beneficial compounds found in whole corn

Synthetic vitamin fortification rather than natural nutrients