Grains
Organic Oats
Oats grown under organic production conditions; a versatile grain product notable for its fibre, protein and natural oil content, used in various applications, above all the food industry and animal feeding.
General Information
Organic Oats are a valuable grain raw material grown in accordance with organic production standards that can be processed in different ways depending on their intended use. Thanks to their grain structure and nutrient composition, they can be used both in food products for human nutrition and in animal feeding.
Oat grains can be turned into products suited to their intended use through dehulling, flaking, milling or other processing methods. Their fibre content and distinctive nutritional profile in particular make oats a preferred raw material in different food and feed formulations.
Uses
Organic Oats can be used in various applications, above all in the food and animal feed sectors.
Main uses:
- In the production of oat flakes and breakfast cereals
- In oat flour and other milled oat products
- In the production of bread, biscuits and other bakery products
- In granola and grain-based food products
- In organic compound feed production
- In cattle, sheep, goat and horse rations
- As a source of energy, fibre and nutrients in animal feeding
The way the product is used and its processing requirements should be determined according to the grain characteristics, intended use, quality criteria and the buyer’s product specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | min 9 | % |
| Moisture | ≤ 14 | % |
| Crude fat | 4–7 | % |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 14 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 3.5 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.