Oatmeal
Oatmeal is the traditional way to make porridge – oat groats cut or milled rather than rolled flat, for a bowl with real body and a deeper oat flavour.
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Which oatmeal should I choose?
- Pinhead Oatmeal Coarse – whole groats cut into pieces: the chewiest, most textured porridge with the longest cook time. Also available as certified Organic Pinhead (Coarse) Oat Meal.
- Oatmeal Medium – the all-rounder for smooth traditional porridge, oatcakes and baking.
- Oatmeal Fine Stabilised – the smoothest milling, for soft porridge, baking and coating.
- Value pack – Organic Pinhead Oatmeal Stock & Prep 1.5kg in a simple non-resealable bag.
- Prefer rolled flakes? Porridge Oats cook faster and creamier, Jumbo Oats stay chewy in overnight oats, and coeliacs can pick certified Organic Gluten Free Porridge Oats – browse the full oats collection.
Cooking oatmeal
Coarser cuts need a longer, gentler simmer than rolled oats – start with double the quantity of liquid to oatmeal, stir well and top up as it thickens. If you are short on time, rolled porridge oats are ready in a few minutes.
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Oatmeal FAQs
What's the difference between oatmeal and rolled oats? Oatmeal is made from oat groats that are cut or milled, which gives a chewier, fuller-bodied porridge with a deeper flavour. Rolled oats are steamed and pressed flat, so they cook faster and turn creamier.
What do pinhead, medium and fine mean? They're degrees of cut. Pinhead (coarse) is the chunkiest and chewiest with the longest cook, medium is the all-rounder, and fine is the smoothest, good for soft porridge and baking.
How do I cook pinhead oatmeal? It needs a longer, gentler simmer than rolled oats. Start with about double the liquid to oatmeal, stir well, and top up as it thickens. Soaking it overnight shortens the cooking time.
Is oatmeal gluten-free? Oats are naturally gluten-free but are usually cross-contaminated, so standard oatmeal isn't suitable for coeliacs. Choose certified gluten-free oats from the oats collection if you need it.
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