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Quaker Hot Cereal Oat Bran
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 1🌱 Vegan🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Quaker Hot Cereal Oat Bran

Quaker
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Quaker Hot Cereal Oat Bran arrives on grocery shelves in the breakfast cereal / hot cereals aisle, usually shelved beside rolled oats, instant oats, and other hot cereals like cream of wheat or grits. Shoppers will spot the familiar Quaker logo and a straightforward package that reads like a pantry staple rather than a novelty item. This product suits everyday mornings, cozy weekend breakfasts, and meal-prep sessions when shoppers buy bulk staples for the week. It’s also a sensible choice for anyone building a heart-healthy or fiber-rich pantry — people shopping for simple, reliable ingredients for smoothies, baking, or thickening soups. As a Quaker product, it carries cultural associations of heritage, trustworthiness, and “classic American breakfast” branding aimed at adults who prioritize nutrition and convenience; marketing tends to skew toward health-conscious families and older adults rather than kids. Labeling usually emphasizes whole-grain and fiber benefits and leans on a plain, factual aesthetic rather than cartoon or indulgent kid-friendly cues; it typically does not display organic certification unless specifically labeled. In processing terms, oat bran is a minimally processed grain product — the outer layer of the oat is separated, dried and milled for cooking. Sensory details: dry oat bran is coarse and flaky with a slightly nutty, earthy aroma; when cooked it yields a thick, creamy porridge with a grainy, hearty mouthfeel that invites stirring and topping with fruit, milk, honey or nuts. Packaging is utilitarian (box or resealable bag) and the morning ritual is simple — boil or microwave with water or milk, stir, dress, and eat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 11
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Oat, Bran..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Ingredients list contains only oat bran, a single minimally processed grain product, so this fits NOVA group 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed foods). The product is essentially a milled grain ingredient with no added industrial additives.

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Common Questions about Quaker Hot Cereal Oat Bran

Absolutely! Quaker Hot Cereal Oat Bran is a great source of dietary fiber and protein, making it a solid choice for a filling breakfast. It's low in sugar and free from artificial ingredients, so if you're looking for a wholesome start to your day, this is a great option. Just remember that 'healthy' can be subjective — it all depends on your dietary needs and lifestyle!

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