Quaker Oats Original (Rolled Oats)
Quaker Oats Original is a NOVA 1 (minimally processed) breakfast cereal made from 100% whole grain rolled oats, manufactured in India by Christy Friedgram Industry in Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu under PepsiCo ownership. [6][40] The product delivers an unusually favorable macronutrient composition for a packaged breakfast cereal: per 100g, it contains only 1.
Why this verdict
Nothing disqualifying. No disqualifying red flag was found in the current six-axis assessment.
The current six-axis assessment and available sugar/sodium data do not show an obvious frequency pressure.
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Only 1. 8g sugar per 100g (approximately 0.
7g per 40g serving), representing less than 3% of WHO's 25g/day free sugar limit for adults and well below ICMR 2024 recommendations.
NOVA Group 1 (Minimally Processed) - the product is simply dried rolled whole oat grains with no hydrogenation, emulsifiers, synthetic additives, or ultra-processing. Marketing claims 'no artificial preservatives, no added colors, no artificial flavors' are verified on official packaging.
Excellent unsaturated fat composition: 9. 5g total fat per 100g comprises 7.
6g polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats versus only 1. 9g saturated fat, yielding a favorable P+MUFA:saturated ratio of 4:1.
No palm oil, hydrogenated oils, or refined seed oils are listed in ingredients. Oats' naturally occurring lipids are predominantly heart-protective linoleic and oleic acids.
Exceptionally low at 9. 5mg per 100g (0.
38mg per 40g serving), representing only 0. 0019% of WHO's 2000mg/day sodium guideline.
No salt is added to the oats during manufacturing, with trace sodium present only from inherent oat grain minerals.
Claims align with lab-verified reality: Quaker markets '100% whole grain' and 'good source of fiber' claims. ASCI has not issued complaints against Quaker Oats Original advertising claims in available records.
No documented FSSAI notices, recalls, lab failures, or court cases identified against Quaker Oats Original as of April 2026 in FSSAI's application database and regulatory archives. No adulteration, pesticide residues, foreign objects, or microbiological contamination have been publicly reported or litigated.
Market leadership position (34% value share) and continued retail availability across all major Indian e-commerce platforms (JioMart, BigBasket, Flipkart) indicate sustained regulatory clearance.
Per 100 g
| Energy | 390 kcal ⚑ Approximately 156 kcal per 40g serving, typical for whole grain cereals and consistent with Fitia database.[19][20] |
| Protein | 11.8g ⚑ Exceeds most breakfast cereals; provides ~47% of daily value per 100g serving and supports satiety.[32] |
| Total Carbohydrates | 68.5g ⚑ Primarily complex carbohydrates from whole oat starch with low glycemic impact due to 10g fiber content.[32] |
| Dietary Fiber | 10g ⚑ Excellent fiber content; one 40g serving delivers ~40% of daily value and supports digestive and cardiovascular health.[32] |
| Total Fat | 9.5g ⚑ All from whole oat lipids; 7.6g unsaturated (PUFA+MUFA) and 1.9g saturated fat, 0g trans fat.[32] |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9g ⚑ Well below 10% daily caloric threshold; favorable fat quality profile.[32] |
| Trans Fat | 0g ⚑ **Zero trans fat confirmed** in lab testing, indicating no partial hydrogenation or industrial processing.[32] |
| Sodium | 9.5mg ⚑ Exceptionally low; represents 0.0019% of WHO daily limit and suitable for sodium-restricted diets.[32] |
| Sugar (Total) | 1.8g ⚑ Minimal naturally occurring sugar from oat grain; no added sugars. Represents only 3.6% of WHO's 25g daily free sugar recommendation.[32] |
As declared on pack
100% Rolled Oats (whole grain oat groats that have been steamed and flattened)
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- August 2001PepsiCo Acquisition of Quaker Oats Company [Source ↗]Federal Trade Commission · [3]
- January 2006Quaker Oats Launched in India [Source ↗]Economic Times / PepsiCo · [1]
- January 2024Quaker Packaging Redesign with Enhanced Health Benefits and QR Code [Source ↗]Indian Retailer · [2]
Sources of truth
- [1]PepsiCo to expand Quaker offerings to upma and pohaEconomic Times
- [2]Quaker Unveils New Packaging Design with Digitally Enabled QR CodeIndian Retailer
- [3]Pepsi Inc./Quaker Oats Company timeline item (2001-08-01)Federal Trade Commission
- [4]Bagrry's vs Quaker (comparison page)Unbox Health
- [5]Original Instant OatmealQuaker Oats
- [6]Status of Application as on 15_01_2026FSSAI