Question 1

any herbicides?

Accepted Answer

The link left by simsonians in his comment below says that 1/3 of the 16 types of organic oats tested had glyphosate. Only 2 of 45 of the conventional oatmeal samples did not have glyphosate when EGW tested them. If Quaker or it's competitors reads this, please tell the farmers supplying you to stop using glyphosate. Us customers are aware that the "non-GMO" label is not the safety badge that it is being used to be.

Question 2

is this the just add hot water type or do you need a cooktop?

Accepted Answer

This is possibly the most unhelpful collection of answers for the question posted, lol... it's clearly a personal preference kind if situation as it's about a 50/50 split on the correct way to prepare. I would have to agree with those who said you do NOT need a cook-top. Boiling or nearly boiling water has ALWAYS worked just fine throughout the 15+yrs I've been preparing this oatmeal for myself. I must admit I am a bit intrigued by the responses that explain a longer stove-top method- mostly because the way they explain how it gets thicker as you slow cook the oats... got my mouth watering just thinking about it!

Question 3

I don't understand are these instant or do they have to be cooked on the stove

Accepted Answer

You can convert "old fashioned oats" to "instant oats" by putting it in the blender and just hit PULSE 2 times.  Not too much or you end up with oat flour.  Not too little or it's too oaty.  It's like the 3 bears, you have to do it "just right".

Question 4

How much glysophate ppb (pesticides) does this have on average?

Accepted Answer

1300 ppb which is more than 10 times the amount a human should ingest.   If you call them they will brush you off and say that it’s “legal”.  I could never knowingly feed this chemical laden pat to anyone.  Quaker is a despicable company.   If you or someone you love likes these oats try substituting Bob’s Red Mills Organic Quick Cooking oats.  They are exactly the same but minus the 10 servings of cancer-causing Roundup.

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ASIN	B00V1OX6F0
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Tree Nuts
Best Sellers Rank	#2,662 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #14 in Oatmeal
Brand Name	Quaker
Breakfast Cereal Type	Oatmeal
Container Type	Packet
Cuisine	American
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (7,470)
Diet Type	Kosher
Flavor	Protein - Banana Nut
Global Trade Identification Number	00030000315958
Item Form	Flaked
Item Package Weight	0.44 kg
Item Weight	12.9 ounces
Item model number	030000315958
Manufacturer	QTG Products
Manufacturer	QTG Products
Model Number	030000315958
Number of Items	6
Number of Pieces	1
Package Size Name	6 Pack
Part Number	030000315958
Product Dimensions	3 x 5.39 x 7.88 inches; 12.9 ounces
Serving Style	Hot Cereal
Set Name	Quaker Protein Banana Nut Instant Oatmeal - 6 Pack
Size	2.15 Ounce (Pack of 6)
Specialty	Whole Grain
Sub Brand	Quaker
Total Eaches	1
UPC	030000315958
UPC	030000315958
Unit Count	12.9 Ounce
Units	12.9 Ounce

Protein Instant Oatmeal, Banana Nut, 12.9 Oz, 6 Count (Pack of 1)

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