General FAQs

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gluten-free foods benefit those consumers who suffer from celiac disease, an inherited chronic inflammatory auto-immune disorder that is estimated to affect up to three million Americans. For people who have celiac disease, consumption of gluten results in the destruction of the lining of the small intestine and the risk of other serious health conditions.

According to the FDA, a food labeled "gluten-free" meets the standard of having less than 20 parts per million (PPM) of gluten. The FDA now allows manufacturers to label a food "gluten-free" if the food does not contain any of the following:

• Any type of wheat, rye, barley, spelt or crossbreeds of these grains
• An ingredient derived from these grains that has not been processed to remove gluten
• An ingredient derived from these grains and that has been processed to remove gluten, if it results in the food containing 20 or more PPM of gluten. For more information on gluten-free labeling, visit: http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/Allergens/ucm362510.htm.

Oats are naturally gluten-free however, during farming, transportation and storage, gluten-containing grains like wheat, rye and barley may be unintentionally introduced. Quaker gluten-free oat products are clearly labeled on packages and available in stores under the Quaker Select Starts line. We currently offer three varieties of gluten free oats: Quaker Gluten Free Quick 1-Minute Oats and Quaker Gluten Free Instant Oats in both Original and Maple & Brown Sugar flavor.

In addition, Quaker Large Rice Cakes and Popped Rice Crisps are also gluten free. Look for our gluten free labeling on the front of the packaging.

Oats are inherently gluten-free, but may come in contact with gluten-containing grains at the field, during storage or during transportation. As the world's leading experts in oat milling, Quaker employs a breakthrough process to sort and clean the oats. This process uses both mechanical and optical sorters to specifically remove these stray grains based on density, color and length, applying a sorting protocol that we believe to be unique to the industry.

We confirm our capability to remove these grains with multiple quality checks throughout the milling process up through finished product testing so that our millers can confidently produce a gluten-free oat product that meets FDA standards. This includes testing individual samples from each production lot of our finished product. Only if each of those samples in the product lot passes analytical testing can the lot be released from the mill. Our milling expertise is unparalleled and is how we've been able to turn oats into Quaker oats. As is always the case, the quality of our products and safety of our consumers is our number one priority. We take this seriously. It's that care and attention to detail that we believe has helped earn us the trust of consumers for all these years.

No. These are still the same high-quality, great-tasting, Quaker Oats that are beloved for their taste and texture. We have taken extra care to ensure no stray gluten-containing grains may have made it into your delicious breakfast.

Because oats are a source of fiber, increasing pure, uncontaminated oats into a gluten-free diet is introducing fiber into what is oftentimes a low-fiber diet. A common effect may result in mild and transient gastrointestinal symptoms. A general recommendation is to successively increase the amount of oats in the diet, to avoid or reduce intestinal symptoms.

The "Quaker man" is not an actual person. His image is that of a man dressed in the Quaker garb, chosen because the Quaker faith projected the values of honesty, integrity, purity and strength.

Quaker became part of the PepsiCo family of brands in 2001.

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We are presented with hundreds of requests annually from dedicated individuals, teams, and organizations asking for our help in some way. As much as we would like to say yes to every request, please understand we cannot physically or financially be involved in all of them. Instead we form partnerships with national organizations to help nourish healthy families in the broadest possible manner.

Due to our current obligations and resources, we are unable to accept unsolicited donation and sponsorship requests.

As much as we’d love to give everyone a tour, due to insurance, product, and human safety reasons, we do not have tours of our plants or headquarters for the public. If you are interested in the history of Quaker Oats, we recommend visiting Our Oat Story page.

We understand many people use empty oat tubes for arts and crafts. Unfortunately, since our containers are formed on the manufacturing line just before they are filled, we do not have empty oat tubes available to share.

Snack bars that contain peanuts are clearly marked with a 'Contains peanuts' warning under the ingredient listing. Many of our snack bars have a 'May Contain Peanuts' or "may contain tree nuts" warning.

Product made on production lines where we produce varieties that contain peanuts or tree nuts as an ingredient and those that do not contain these ingredients, the line is shut down and thoroughly cleaned. Due to the complexity of some of the equipment in some instances, it may be difficult to clean some areas completely. Trace amounts of peanuts or tree nuts may be left behind in these hard to reach areas. Because we realize the seriousness of food allergies and because we are concerned about the health of our consumers, we warn consumers about the possibility of trace amounts of peanuts or tree nuts where applicable.

Oatmeal and Barley, both have soluble fiber, are the only major grains that have been repeatedly been shown to help reduce cholesterol as a daily part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

The daily goal is to eat a minimum of 3 grams of oat/barley soluble fiber each day.

*Quaker Dino Egg, Raisin, Date & Walnut, Fruit and Cream, and Real Medleys Instant Oatmeal do not for the qualify for the cholesterol claim.

Quaker^® products that are kosher-certified have the OU (pareve – no meat or dairy), OUD (Dairy) or OU-MEAT symbol on the package according to the kosher certificates for each ingredient. Look for those symbols on the package when purchasing.

It is indeed natural. Tiny dark specks, which are natural to corn, are occasionally found in these products. They are not harmful in any way, and will not affect the taste or texture of this product.

Yes. Oatmeal is a whole grain cereal. Approximately 12% of each whole grain oat is the bran portion. Therefore, every time you eat Old Fashioned or Quick Quaker Oats, you're eating oat bran. Old Fashioned and Quick Quaker Oats contain one ingredient: whole rolled oats. Since oat bran is a natural portion of the rolled oat, it is not technically considered a separate ingredient. To identify products containing oat bran, look not only for oat bran, but also for rolled oats and whole oat flour on the ingredient label.

Quaker does not add glyphosate during any part of the milling process. Glyphosate is commonly used by farmers across the industry who apply it pre-harvest. Once the oats are transported to us, we put them through our rigorous process that thoroughly cleanses them (de-hulled, cleaned, roasted and flaked).

Any levels of glyphosate that may remain are trace amounts and significantly below any limits which have been set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as safe for human consumption. We proudly stand by the safety and quality of all of our products. Producing healthy, wholesome food is Quaker's number one priority and we've been doing that for nearly 140 years.

In the purest sense, granola means oats. Granola is generally thought of as a hearty, wholesome, filling combination of ingredients such as whole grains held together by a binder such as honey, molasses or corn syrup.

A rice cake is formed when heat and pressure are added to the grains causing them to expand. A portion of grains is set onto a mini baking pan. As a hot cylinder presses down onto the pan, heat and pressure within the grains increases until the grains burst. This process causes the grains to 'pop' and interweave. The flavoring is applied to the cake after it is formed.

To see all our our Rice Cake Flavors please visit Quaker Rice Cakes

Everything you need to know to make your favorite Quaker Oats can be found on our How to Prepare Oats page.

Everything you need to know to make your favorite Quaker Oats can be found on our How to Prepare Oats page.

Yes. If you don't have special dietary restrictions requiring soft foods, we know of no reason why oats or oat bran cannot be eaten raw. Because this is a dry, absorbent product, we recommend that it be consumed with plenty of liquid to prevent dehydration.

Yes, you can prepare it in the microwave:

Directions:

1. Combine cereal and milk in microwaveable bowl.
2. Microwave on HIGH according to chart.
3. Stir. Let stand until desired temperature.

*For crunchier cereal, use less time. For softer texture, add more time.

We recommend storing all grain-based products in a clean, cool and dry location.

The "BEST BEFORE" code that appears on our packages indicates when the product should be used by for optimal freshness. Items beyond their recommended shelf life are safe to consume but may experience slight changes in flavor, color or nutritional value.

While our boxes display the "Best Before" dates on the outer packaging, some products, such as Quaker Snack bars, generally display either a "Best Before" date or a code representing the manufacturing date on the individual packets..

An example of a manufacturing code is: 18H10C.

18 = 2018
H = the production facility
10 = 10th day of the month
C = March

Starting at the left side, the number 18 indicates the year the product was made, that is 2018.
The first letter identifies our production facility.
The next two numbers represent the day of the month, and the last letter signifies the month of the year with January = A, February = B, March = C and so forth.
The last numbers or letters represent additional plant information.

The manufacturing code referenced above indicates product made March 10, 2018.

• Place 2 cups of Quick or Old Fashioned Quaker Oats into one leg of a nylon stocking; close open end by tying a knot.
• Place stocking under faucet; turn water on to full force, using warm water at a comfortable temperature.
• When finished filling tub, "swirl" stocking back and forth through water 5 or 6 times.
• Lift stocking above water and wring to squeeze water and starch out of stocking.
• Discard stocking -- do NOT reuse.
• Soak in tub as recommended by physician or for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Gently pat dry. Use once or twice daily, or as directed by physician. INFANTS: Use 1/3 cup and follow instructions above. Soak infant (in infant bath tub) for 10 minutes or as directed by physician

An oatmeal facial is very easy to do — all you really need is oats and water.

Basic Oatmeal Facial:

1/4 cup ground oats (about 1/2 cup Quick or Old Fashioned Quaker Oats, unground) 2 to 3 tablespoons water

Mix ground oats and water until the mixture is a smooth, spreadable paste. You can add more oats or water as needed. Apply the oat paste to a clean face, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 15 - 20 minutes. Wash off with warm water and follow with a rinse of cold water.

You can customize your facial by adding any of the following "Mix-In" ingredients to the Basic Oatmeal Facial recipe. You can use one Mix-In or several — half the fun is the experimenting! Here are some helpful hints to help you customize your facial.

• Try adding from 1/2 teaspoon to one tablespoon when starting out. Generally, the more "liquidy" the Mix-In ingredient is, the less you use. Don't worry if the paste consistency doesn't turn out right. If the paste is too thin, just add some more oats. If it's too stiff, add some more water or more of your chosen Mix-In.
• When adding mashed fruit, start at about a tablespoon. Be sure to decrease the amount of water by about the same amount. Add more liquid or oats as needed, until you have the desired consistency.
• When we refer to a "teaspoon" or a "tablespoon," we mean measuring spoons used for baking, not those from your flatware set.
• If you are allergic to any of these foods we don't recommend putting them on your face.

Everything you need to know to make your favorite Quaker Oats can be found on our How to Prepare Oats page.

• Overnight Oats are great with all kinds of milk, dairy (pasteurized), or non-dairy. Feel free to use your favorite!
• We do not recommend making Overnight Oats with water because it will result in an overly liquid texture.

Of course! To enjoy it warm, microwave UNCOVERED on High for 30 seconds after cold steeping overnight in the fridge (45 degrees or colder).

We use Kettle Hearty Oats in our Overnight Oats. Kettle hearty oats are a thicker cut version of old fashioned oats that reach the optimal texture after cold steeping overnight in the fridge (45 degrees or colder).

We recommend refrigerating it for at least 6 hours but not longer than 24 hours. Only remove from fridge when you’re ready to eat it.

The oats need to cold steep overnight to reach the optimal texture. We recommend cold-steeping in the fridge (45 degrees or colder) for a minimum of 6 hours but not longer than 24 hours. Remove from fridge when you’re ready to eat it.

For a creamier experience, add 2-3 tablespoons of plain yogurt after adding milk at night or in the morning before eating.

We recommend plain yogurt, but any kind will work. Feel free to experiment!

We recommend using milk in addition to yogurt to reach the optimal texture.

No need to cook or heat the oats if they have been cold-steeped in the fridge for at least 6 hours.

The sugar in Quaker Overnight Oats is coming from both added sources as well as naturally occurring; for example, some of the sugar content is coming from fruit and grains in the product.

• No, the cups are not recyclable.
• This product and packaging does not have BPA in it.

No

We do not recommend taking it on the go after adding milk.

Cold steeping is soaking food in liquid to extract the food’s flavor and to soften it. In this case, it is to soften the oats.

Try adjusting the liquid until the oats reach your desired consistency. If the product is too soupy, try decreasing the amount of milk used on the next cup or adding yogurt. If the product is too dry/clumpy, try adding more milk.

Yes! Cold-steep oats result in a unique oat texture, slightly chewier than your traditional oatmeal.

You can, however, our Overnight Oat cups are specifically designed for the optimal taste and texture after cold steeping in milk overnight in the fridge (45 degrees or colder).