| 1) What are grits? Grits are made from the milling of corn kernels. The first step in the process is to clean the kernels; then, the grains are steamed for a short time to loosen the tough outer hull. The grain kernel is split, which removes the hull and germ, leaving the broken endosperm. Heavy steel rollers break up the endosperm into granules, which are separated by a screening process. The large-size granules are the grits; the smaller ones become cornmeal and corn flour. 2) What kind of grits does Quaker make? Quaker makes 3 types of grits. Regular grits leave the large granules intact. Quick grits are passed over smooth rollers, which fracture the large granules into smaller ones. This allows quick grits to cook faster. Instant grits are precooked, and then dried again for packaging. You "re-cook" them by adding boiling water. 3) Are grits only a breakfast food? Not at all! People eat grits at all times of the day, as an appetizer, as a side dish, or as a main meal. Check out our Delicious Recipes and see how you'd like to eat your grits! 4) Are grits only a Southern food? No. Though grits have a rich tradition in the South, they are not only eaten by Southerners. People around the country are finding the great uses and taste of grits. 5) Are grits good for you? Yes! Grits are a good source of calcium and iron and have no fat or cholesterol. They are also high in carbohydrates and have several B vitamins, including Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, and Folate. See our Product Details page for more information. 6) Are Quaker Grits WIC certified? Yes, Quaker Instant Grits are generally certified in the federal Women, Infants, & Children program that is administered by the Food and Nutrition Services Depart of the USDA. Check in your WIC directory to see if Quaker Instant Grits are approved in your state. 7) How can I get some Quaker Instant Grits? If you're having trouble finding Quaker Instant Grits in your grocery store, you can buy them online at our Quaker Store. You'll be eating delicious Quaker Grits in no time! |