Bob's Red Mill
Organic Extra Thick Rolled Oats
Product Details
The modern oat draws its ancestry from the wild red oat, a plant originating in Asia. Oats have been cultivated for two thousand years in various regions throughout the world. Before being consumed as a food, oats were used for medicinal purposes, a use for which they are still honored. The growing of oats in Europe was widespread, and oats constituted an important commercial crop since they were a dietary staple for the people of many countries including Scotland, Great Britain, Germany and the Scandinavian countries. In the early 17th century, Scottish settlers brought oats to North America. Today, the largest commercial producers of oats include the Russian Federation, the United States, Germany, Poland and Finland.
Scores of studies have documented the many health benefits of oats. Eating oats helps lower LDL "bad" cholesterol and may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Oats help you feel fuller longer, which helps control your weight. Oatmeal and oats may help lower blood pressure. Oats may help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, since their soluble fiber helps control blood sugar. Oats are high in beta-glucans, a kind of starch that stimulates the immune system. Oats are higher in protein and healthy fats, and lower in carbohydrates than most other whole grains. They contain more soluble fiber than any other grain. Oats contain more than 20 unique polyphenols called avenanthramides, which have strong anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-itching activity. They also have the best amino acid balance of all the cereal grains.
Ask the person next to you to name all the ways we can eat oats, and "as oatmeal porridge, for breakfast" – would be the likely answer, followed quickly by "oatmeal cookies, granola, and granola bars." But that's only the beginning. There are many ways you can cook with oats. They make a great crispy coating; they extend meatloaf and burgers, while enhancing their juiciness; or they can make a savory side dish.
Our Organic Thick Cut Rolled Oats are a product of Canada (grown on farms in Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan).
Family, Community, Story: Old School Techniques & Worker Owned
From the day Bob Moore founded Bob’s Red Mill in 1978, he was committed to creating the most nutritional, highest quality flours around by sticking to the use of traditional techniques and doing everything in house: from milling to packaging to shipping. In 2010, Bob decided to retire and hand over ownership of the company to his 205 employees, which meant that everyone who had been there for more than three years immediately became an owner!
Sourcing, Practices, Standards: Friends of Farmers
The Bob’s Red Mill family maintains super close relationships with the farmers that are growing grains across the country and visits them often. All of the grains they source are grown from identity preserved, non-GMO seeds and they also boast extensive product lines of certified Organic items in addition to grains and oats that have been produced in a certified gluten free facility.
Flavor: Whole Grains Taste Darn Good!
Whole grains have become everyone’s favorite food trend to talk about in recent years - and why shouldn’t they? Unprocessed grains are packed with fiber, fatty acids, antioxidants and iron. Lucky for us, all of those virtuous health benefits come with something a little more fun- flavor! Whole grains, whether spelt, amaranth, whole wheat or quinoa each bring their own unique rich taste. Bob's steel cut oats won our hearts at first with its rich flavor, and started our love affair with their entire line of products. Bob's Red Mill is able to maintain the quality of a tiny operation at scale—not an easy task—delivering impeccable products with great availability. Try it yourself with this super simple Amaranth Tortilla recipe from the Bob’s Red Mill site.
