Characteristics
Shape and size: Flat, oblong 10 mm
Colour: Beige, cream
Flavour: Sweet, milky
Calories*: 358 Kcal
Protein*: 12.5 g
Carbohydrates*: 61.3 g
Fat*: 7 g
Fibre*: 5.4 g
Versions
- Natural
- Ground
Sources: France, EU
Packaging: Paper bags containing 5 kg, 10 kg and 25 kg
* on average per 100 grams
Oat flakes
Oat flakes
In addition to being delicious, oat flakes are a healthy and nutritious food, offering a multitude of options for incorporating this superfood into a balanced diet.
Oat flakes are very versatile and have a whole host of culinary uses. Whether it’s to make a delicious porridge at breakfast time, biscuits, energy bars, granola or even to add texture to smoothies, they adapt easily to numerous different recipes.
Production of
oat flakes
Made from whole oat kernels, the product undergoes a rolling process to produce rolled oats, creating the flakes we know today.
The production of oat flakes generally involves soaking the oat kernels, followed by drying and finally rolling. This process preserves all the nutritional goodness of oats, making these flakes an excellent source of fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals.
The benefits
of oat flakes
In terms of health, oat flakes are renowned for their cardiovascular benefits. They are a source of slow-release energy, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
Their soluble fibre content, particularly beta-glucan, helps lower cholesterol and support heart health.
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