Hello. Are your thick-cut oats equivalent to #3 oats? To clarify, that is what I have previously bought in bulk as "thick cut."
Hi Marie, we aren't sure what #3 oats are but our Extra Thick Oats are the thickest oats we offer and are rolled to about 0.035.
Hi Barbara - The most obvious difference between extra thick and old fashioned regular rolled oats is that extra thick oats are thicker. Rolled oats are oat groats that have been removed from their outer hull. Both types of rolled oats—regular and thick—are then lightly steamed and sent through a roller mill, where they are flattened to various thicknesses.
Thick rolled oats aren’t milled as thin as regular rolled oats, which gives them more density. They are more chewy and robust, resulting in a heartier, richer dish.
My recipe calls for rolled oats. Do I need to adjust the amount if I have the extra thick rolled oats?
No, you can use them interchangeably in recipes like cookies, granola, oat crumbles, etc. Enjoy!
Hello I'm interested in the difference of suitability for long term food storage between the two types.
Thanks much.
Hi Will - it is the same; these products have the same shelf life. The only difference between the two is how thin the oat groat is rolled which does not affect the shelf life.
Hi, Old and can't figure out how to order Bob's Red Mill organic extra thick rolled oats, net wt 32 oz. This is the size our Von's Supermarket, Pasadena, CA has, but they have been out of it since the Covid 19 hit. I would like to order bigger bags, if possible, as my husband and I eat this oatmeal every day. I saw that kroger.com/ship had it on their website, but can't figure out how to order online from them either. HELP Please! Can I order directly from you and have it shipped to us? Please let me know ASAP. Thanks, Marcia
Hi Marcia, you can order our Organic Extra Thick Oats via the link below. They are currently out of stock with an estimated restocking date of June 1.
Bob's Red Mill: Organic Extra Thick Oats
Thank you for the info. If we use extra thick oats in cookie or muffin recipes that call for regular oats, should we adjust the cooking time?
Hi Tracy - No need to adjust the baking time when substituting Extra Thick Rolled Oats for Regular Rolled Oats.
Hi Tara - these are agricultural products and it's very normal for them to vary slightly crop to crop. The slight variances you see on our labels is the true reflection of our thorough nutritional analysis.
Just a comment about cooking time when using the microwave for "Extra Thick Rolled Oats." After disappointing results following the package directions, I see that this website says cook for 3 to 5 minutes on high, but the package says 2 minutes. I'll give the longer cooking time a try, but it seems the process would be easier on the stove, and would provide more control. Thanks for listening! And thanks for making a gluten-free option!
Best regards.
Hello! Which one (old fashioned organic or extra thick organic oats) would have a lower GI (glycemic index)? I need to pick the one with the lowest rate of absorption to minimize glucose spikes. Thanks.
Hi JN - We don't test our foods for their glycemic index. Generally slower digesting foods will have a lower glycemic index so our Steel Cut Oats may have a lower GI in comparison to Regular and Thick Cut Oats. Our Regular and Thick Cut Oats are likely too similar to have any difference in digestion. If you have any additional questions we recommend directing them toward your doctor or nutritionist.
Hello, my husband accidentally bought extra thick rolled oats but I have a gluten allergy. Are these safe for me to eat?I know that Bob’s makes a gluten free version, but this is not marked gluten free. Thank you for your response.
Hi Aletha - though they are inherently a gluten free product, if they don't say "Gluten Free" on the package then they have been processed in our mixed facility and there is a possibility of cross contact with gluten because of air-borne particles. If you have further questions, our Customer Service team is happy to help! They can be reached at 1-800-349-2173 or customerservice@bobsredmill.com
I have a yeast recipe for irish oatmeal bread that calls for steel cut oats. Can I use extra thick rolled oats instead? Thanks!
Hi Karen! Yes, you could sub in Extra Thick Rolled Oats instead. The texture might be a bit different but equally delicious :)
Hi dear Bob and thanks for all your great products.
Can you please tell me why the weights per equal volume of these two oat types are different? (The thick one is heavier). They both contain the same amount of bran or it has been separated?
Thank you so much.
Hi Neda, looking at our Regular Rolled Oats and our Thick Rolled Oats; they are the same weight per volume: 48 grams per 1/2 cup. The only difference between the two is the thickness to which they are rolled. Thick oat are not rolled (or flattened) as much, so they are plumper and retain their shape better when cooked. They are both whole grain.
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