Oat flour
What is Oat flour?
Oat flour is made from ground oats, a cereal grain. It is produced by milling whole oats into a fine powder. It is a staple ingredient in many baked goods and breakfast foods.
Is Oat flour vegan?
Oat flour is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Oat flour gluten-free?
However, oats can be contaminated with gluten from other grains during growing or processing, so products containing oat flour may need to be labelled as containing gluten if this risk is present.
Is Oat flour a major allergen?
Oat flour itself is not one of the 14 major allergens.
What is Oat flour used for?
Oat flour is used as a base ingredient in baking, providing structure and a slightly nutty flavour.
Is Oat flour safe?
Oat flour is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and therefore does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Oat flour is used as a base ingredient in baking, providing structure and a slightly nutty flavour. It can also act as a thickener in porridges and other dishes. Its presence is common in biscuits, cookies, and breakfast cereals.
Health notes
Oat flour is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and therefore does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. Oats are a source of dietary fibre, including beta-glucans, which are associated with maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels. The NHS suggests that a diet rich in fibre can contribute to a healthy digestive system. There is ongoing research into the specific health benefits of various oat components.
Allergen info
Oat flour itself is not one of the 14 major allergens. However, oats can be contaminated with gluten from other grains during growing or processing, so products containing oat flour may need to be labelled as containing gluten if this risk is present.
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