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On 2021-03-19 11:54 a.m., jmcquown wrote:
> On 3/19/2021 9:55 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2021-03-19 12:14 a.m., wrote:
>>> On Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 8:34:50 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> It was probably pre-sweetened oatmeal.
>>>>
>>> Â* Nope.Â* Just plain old everyday oatmeal that I had to cook.Â* I can't
>>> stand that
>>> instant or flavored oatmeal and the smell is horrible.
>>>

>>
>> I add just a little very dark brown sugar for taste. It does not need
>> sweetening.
>>

> I'm not sure I've ever heard of "pre-sweetened" oatmeal.Â* Is this one of
> Bruce's random ramblings about how much sugar Americans consume?
>



I had to check and make sure, but those packages of flavoured instant
oatmeal do have sugar. 8-10 grams per serving, depending on the flavour.
In the list of ingredients it is the third item.