Is Quaker Instant Grits Flavor Variety (3-1 Oz Original, 4-1 Oz Butter, 3-1 Oz Cheddar Cheese, 2-1 Oz Country Bacon) 12 Ounce 12 Pack Bag in Box Gluten Free?

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 6 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for gluten free

  • oat fiber
  • food starch-modified
  • autolyzed yeast extract
  • natural and artificial flavors
  • +2 more

oat fiber

Dietitian note

Oats do not contain gluten in their natural state, but can become contaminated with other gluten-containing grains during harvesting. Oats can be processed and grown to be celiac safe. If the product has any oat or oat derivitive in it, check the label to make sure that the product is certified gluten-free or made with gluten-free oats.

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Description

Single-serve variety offers classic, buttery, cheddar, and country-bacon flavors with a quick, creamy texture that reconstitutes smoothly for breakfasts, side dishes, or quick meals. Reviewers commonly note convenience, consistent heat-and-serve preparation, and comforting creaminess; some mention occasional graininess, variable seasoning between flavor packets, and ease of pantry storage, plus portability.

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Ingredients

Original Ingredients: Specially Processed Degerminated White Corn Grits, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Reduced Iron, Niacin (One Of The B Vitamins), Bht And Citric Acid (As Preservatives), Thiamin Mononitrate (One Of The B Vitamins), Riboflavin (One Of The B Vitamins), Folic Acid (One Of The B Vitamins). Butter Ingredients: Specially Processed Degerminated White Corn Grits, Dried Margarine (Margarine Solids [Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Nonfat Milk, Soy Lecithin, Mono And Diglycerides, Annatto Color, Artificial Flavor], Whey, Sodium Caseinate, Maltodextrin, Mono And Diglycerides), Salt, Maltodextrin, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel And Palm Oil, Rice Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Butter Flavors, Oat Fiber, Soy Lecithin, Color Added (Annatto, Turmeric And Beta Carotene), Reduced Iron, Yellow 5 Lake, Niacin (One Of The B Vitamins), Bht And Citric Acid (As Preservatives), Thiamin Mononitrate (One Of The B Vitamins), Riboflavin (One Of The B Vitamins), Folic Acid (One Of The B Vitamins). Cheddar Cheese Ingredients: Specially Processed Degerminated White Corn Grits, Cheese Flavor Blend (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Salt, Food Starch-Modified, Sodium Caseinate, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Citrate, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake), Salt, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Nonfat Dry Milk, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Mono And Diglycerides, Sugar, Reduced Iron, Niacin (One Of The B Vitamins), Bht And Citric Acid (As Preservatives), Thiamin Mononitrate (One Of The B Vitamins), Riboflavin (One Of The B Vitamins), Folic Acid (One Of The B Vitamins). Country Bacon Ingredients: Specially Processed Degerminated White Corn Grits, Textured Vegetable Protein (Textured Soy Flour, Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates, Natural Smoke Flavor, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sugar, Caramel Color, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Yellow 6, Red 3), Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Reduced Iron, Niacin (One Of The B Vitamins), Bht And Citric Acid (As Preservatives), Thiamin Mononitrate (One Of The B Vitamins), Riboflavin (One Of The B Vitamins), Folic Acid (One Of The B Vitamins).

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What is a Gluten Free diet?

A gluten-free diet excludes all foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It's essential for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy, as consuming gluten can trigger inflammation and digestive issues. Common gluten-containing foods include bread, pasta, cereals, and baked goods, though many gluten-free alternatives now exist using rice, corn, or almond flour. Beyond medical necessity, some people choose a gluten-free lifestyle for perceived health benefits, though experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals when eliminating gluten-containing grains.

Where to buy

Quaker Instant Grits Flavor Variety (3-1 Oz Original, 4-1 Oz Butter, 3-1 Oz Cheddar Cheese, 2-1 Oz Country Bacon) 12 Ounce 12 Pack Bag in Box is available at 6 retailers

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About this product

Grain · Granule

Flavor
ButterySavorySmokyNeutral
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
BreakfastSide DishMeal PrepCooking