Oat base
What is Oat base?
Oat base is a food ingredient derived from oats. It is typically made by processing whole oats, often involving milling and sometimes hydration, to create a liquid or paste. This base can then be used as a foundational component in a variety of food products.
Is Oat base vegan?
Oat base is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Oat base gluten-free?
However, oats can be contaminated with gluten during growing or processing, so products may contain gluten.
Is Oat base a major allergen?
Oats themselves are not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on labels.
What is Oat base used for?
Oat base is primarily used as a dairy alternative in plant-based drinks, yoghurts, and ice creams, providing a creamy texture and mild oat flavour.
Is Oat base safe?
Oat base is not a food additive and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Oat base is primarily used as a dairy alternative in plant-based drinks, yoghurts, and ice creams, providing a creamy texture and mild oat flavour. It can also act as a binder or thickener in baked goods, soups, and sauces, contributing to the overall structure and mouthfeel of the food.
Health notes
Oat base is not a food additive and does not have an E-number. It is a source of dietary fibre, particularly beta-glucans, which are associated with maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels, according to EFSA. While generally considered safe, some individuals may experience digestive discomfort if they are not accustomed to a high-fibre diet. There are no widespread controversies regarding its consumption at typical dietary levels.
Allergen info
Oats themselves are not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on labels. However, oats can be contaminated with gluten during growing or processing, so products may contain gluten. If the oat base is processed in a facility that handles gluten-containing cereals, cross-contamination is possible.
Foods that contain Oat base
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