Hulled Oats

Also Known As : Oat groats

Technical Name : Avena sativa

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a nutty taste.

Usage Tips

Hulled oats require soaking before being cooked. They are best used in porridges, stews and for making oats flour.

Description

Hulled Oats refers to oat grains that has the inedible outer husk removed. It still includes the cereal germ, the bran, and the endosperm. It is least processed and considered the purest form of whole oats. They have a chewy texture and take the longest to cook.

Health benefits

Hulled oats are rich in Beta Glucans( a soluble fibre) Beta glucan helps lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the body.⁽¹⁾
Beta glucans in hulled oats also slow down digestion, hence absorption of sugar in the body thus helping in regulating blood sugar levels.⁽¹⁾
It contains more than 20 anti-oxidants called polyphenols, which have strong anti-inflammatory properties.⁽¹⁾
It is rich in protein and has the best amino acid balance of all cereal grains, thus is excellent for building body tissues.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Choose hulled oats that are free from insects, moisture and moulds.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.sattvicfoods.in/product/hulled-oat-groats/

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