Quaker Puffed Rice

by Pepsico

A minimally processed cereal with just rice and synthetic vitamins. While free of additives and seed oils, it's nutritionally empty and will spike blood sugar rapidly.

• PUFFING RICE – safe · Rice that has been heated and pressurized to create a light, airy texture. Safe but nutritionally poor with high glycemic impact.
• FERROUS SULFATE – safe · Iron supplement added for fortification. Generally well-tolerated though synthetic form is less bioavailable than natural iron sources.
• NIACINAMIDE – safe · Synthetic form of vitamin B3 added for fortification. Safe and necessary nutrient, though natural food sources are preferable.
• RIBOFLAVIN – safe · Synthetic vitamin B2 added for fortification. Essential nutrient with no safety concerns at these levels.
• THIAMIN MONONITRATE – safe · Synthetic form of vitamin B1 added for fortification. Safe and necessary nutrient for metabolic function.
• FOLIC ACID – safe · Synthetic form of folate added for fortification. Important for cell division and DNA synthesis, though natural folate is preferred.

Simple, minimal ingredient list

No preservatives or artificial additives

Fortified with essential B vitamins and iron

No seed oils

Extremely high glycemic index

Nutritionally poor base ingredient

Potential arsenic contamination

Synthetic vitamin fortification over natural nutrition