Oats, or Avena sativa, are a type of cereal grain that belongs to the Poaceae grass family. The term “grain” refers to the edible seeds of oat grass, which are what we eat for breakfast. Oats are recognised for their nutritional worth and health advantages, whether loved or despised for their mushy yet hearty texture when cooked.
Oat groats that have been steamed, rolled, and flattened into flakes, and then dried to remove moisture to make them shelf-stable are known as Rolled or Old-Fashioned Oats.
