Why can’t I find my favorite variety of Quaker® Snack Bars?
- We’re sorry that you cannot find your favorite variety or flavor of Quaker® Snack Bars. Sometimes, retailers only carry a few flavors due to limited shelf space. You can always ask your local store manager to stock your favorite Quaker® Snack Bar varieties and flavors.
Do you donate product or sponsor events?
- Please understand that each year we are presented with hundreds of proposals to donate product or sponsor events, teams or individuals. As much as we would like to be able to say yes to each and every request, we cannot physically or financially be involved in all of them.
How do you make Quaker Chewy® Granola Bars? Is there a recipe available?
- Making granola bars is a two-step process. We make the granola first, and the finished bar second. Granola is made by blending rolled oats, whole wheat, and various other ingredients for binding and flavoring. This mixture is dried in an oven. The bar is made by taking the warm granola mixture and adding in crisp rice and syrup to bind the ingredients together and add flavor. Then the "goodies" such as chocolate chips or raisins are added and the final mixture is uniformly compressed and cooled to become firm enough to cut into individual bars, wrapped and packaged. Unfortunately, there is not a recipe available for making Quaker Chewy® bars at home.
What is granola?
- In the purest sense, granola means oats. Granola is generally thought of as a hearty, wholesome, filling combination of ingredients such as whole grains held together by a binder such as honey, molasses or corn syrup.
How long can you keep Quaker® Snack Bars?
The recommended shelf life for most Quaker® Snack Bars is eight months. Quaker Chewy® Granola Bars with NESTLÉ® BUTTERFINGER® pieces and Quaker Chewy® Granola Bars with 25% Less Sugar have a six month shelf life. Most Quaker products have "Best Before" dates; however, some products carry a code representing the manufacturing date rather than a best before date. An example of a manufacturing code is: 7H17A1.
07 = 2007
H = The production facility
17 = 17th day of the month
A = January
Starting at the left side, the number 7 indicates the year the product was made, that is 2007. The first letter identifies our production facility. The next two numbers represent the day of the month, and the last letter signifies the month of the year with January = A, February = B, March = C and so forth. The last numbers or letters represent additional plant information. The manufacturing code referenced above indicates product made January 17, 2007 with a recommended six or eight month shelf life from that date, depending on the flavor.
It is safe to eat Quaker® Snack Bars beyond recommended shelf life. The recommended shelf life indicates a period when a product has optimal flavor and freshness. Product beyond recommended shelf life may experience slight changes in flavor, color or nutritional value. We recommend storing all grain-based products in a clean, cool and dry location.
Are there peanuts in all varieties? Why is there a peanut warning on the package?
- All Quaker® Snack Bar packaging includes the warning that the product "may contain traces of peanuts." Specifically, the following Quaker Snack Bar varieties contain peanuts or peanut butter — Quaker Chewy® Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Quaker Chewy® Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars with 25% Less Sugar, Quaker Chewy® 90 Calorie Peanut Butter Granola Bars, Quaker Chewy® Dipps® Peanut Butter Granola Bars, Quaker Chewy® Granola Bars with NESTLÉ® BUTTERFINGER® pieces, Quaker® Granola Bites – Peanut Butter, and Quaker® Sweet & Salty Crunch Honey Roasted Peanut Granola Bars. The warning does not mean that peanuts are added to any other varieties; there have been no product reformulations. Federal laws regarding the use and labeling of all ingredients are followed carefully by the Quaker Oats Company.
- Between the production of flavors that contain peanuts or tree nuts and those that do not contain these ingredients, the line is shut down and thoroughly cleaned. Due to the complexity of some of the equipment, it may be difficult to clean some areas completely. Trace amounts of peanuts and/or tree nuts may be left behind in these hard to reach areas. Because we realize the seriousness of food allergy and because we are concerned about the health of our consumers, we feel it is our obligation to warn consumers about the possibility of trace amounts of peanuts or tree nuts since other products share production lines. For complete nutrition and ingredient information for all Quaker® Snack Bar products, please visit our products section.
Can I get a free sample of Quaker® Snack Bars?
- Although we understand your desire to obtain this product directly from us, we're unable to comply with your request. We do not have the facilities to process individual orders, provide samples, or ship product directly. Our products are only available at retail stores.
Which Quaker® Snack Bar products are kosher-certified?
- Quaker® Snack Bars products that are kosher-certified have the OUD (Dairy) symbol on the package. This symbol means they are not made with meat but do contain pareve or dairy ingredients according to the kosher certificates for each ingredient.
- All Quaker® Snack Bars products are kosher-certified, with the exception of the following:
- Quaker Chewy® Dipps® Chocolate Chip
- Quaker Chewy® Dipps® Peanut Butter
- Quaker Chewy® S’mores
- Quaker Chewy® Variety Pack
NESTLÉ® and BUTTERFINGER® are registered trademarks of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland.
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