{"product_id":"oat-groats-biodynamic-10kg-1","title":"Oat Groats Biodynamic 10kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese whole \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eoat groats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e (or \u003cstrong\u003eoat kernels\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ecome to us courtesy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen and Tania Walter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurrum Biodynamics; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ea family-run farm in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarnoo, western Victoria\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, certified biodynamic through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemeter Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eGrown using regenerative practices that prioritise soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem balance, these oats are harvested in their \u003cb\u003ewhole and\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e then stabilised and hulled by Blue Lake Milling in nearby Bordertown. \u003c\/span\u003eThis is the same \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMitika variety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e used in our \u003c\/span\u003ecreamy\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/oats-rolled-creamy-biodynamic-10kg\" title=\"Link to our creamy oat product page\" style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003equick rolled oats\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/oats-rolled-quick-biodynamic-10kg\" title=\"LINK TO 10kg quick oat product page\" style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, just in its most natural state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eOat groats are our \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eleast processed form of oats, \u003c\/b\u003ewhich are an \u003c\/span\u003eideal for \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehome milling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elong-soak porridges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egrain salads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow cooker meals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or as a base for pilafs and grain bowls. Their nutty, mild flavour and dense texture make them incredibly versatile in whole food kitchens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy we love them:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eGrown by Burrum Biodynamics in Marnoo, VIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eCertified biodynamic by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemeter Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMitika variety - known for its creamy flavour and soft grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWhole oat groats  - ideal for home milling or long-cook dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eNo processing, no additives, just clean grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the farm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStephen and Tania Walter have spent over two decades building soil and restoring balance to their farm through biodynamic methods. Their oats are grown without chemicals, and their farm ecosystem thrives with healthy soils, active microbial life, and full-season crop rotations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-fa0b0f94-6101-4679-aa93-5e96e80b5c25\" data-accordion-body=\"\" class=\"accordion__body rte font--2\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are oat groats?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eOat groats are the whole oat kernel with only the inedible hull removed. They are the least processed form of oats and retain the most fibre and nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Mitika variety?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMitika is a soft, creamy-textured oat that performs beautifully in both rolled and whole grain form. It’s known for its gentle flavour and good milling properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Mitika variety?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMitika is a soft, creamy-textured oat that performs beautifully in both rolled and whole grain form. It’s known for its gentle flavour and good milling properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do oat groats differ from rolled oats?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eRolled oats are oat groats that have been steamed and flattened. Groats are whole and unflattened, so they take longer to cook and have firmer texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre these oats Australian?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes. These oat groats are processed by Blue Lake Milling in Australia in a certified organic facility. Exact farm sources vary, and Blue Lake even import on occasion. We make sure that our batches are only sourced from Australian Farms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they gluten‑free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWhile many can consume uncontaminated oats, these oats have been processed in environments where other grains are present. If you require strict gluten‑free certification, unfortunately these oats aren't for you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s the difference between oat groats and rolled oats?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eOat groats are the whole grain with only the hull removed. Rolled oats are steamed and flattened groats, meaning groats are less processed and take longer to cook, but retain more of their natural texture and flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan oat groats be milled into flour?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes, groats are perfect for home milling and produce a full-bodied whole oat flour, rich in fibre and nutty in flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre these oats stabilised?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes. These groats are gently stabilised using low heat, which deactivates enzymes that cause rancidity. This extends shelf life while maintaining flavour and nutritional integrity. For those wanting raw, unstabilised oats (e.g. for sprouting), these are not suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is it best to stabilise oats?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eFreshly hulled oats are rich in natural oils that can go rancid quickly due to an enzyme called lipase. Stabilisation uses gentle heat to deactivate these enzymes, preserving flavour and shelf life without the need for refrigeration or preservatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burrum Biodynamics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43634922193007,"sku":"OAT-GRTS-BB-10KGS","price":67.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3422\/9615\/files\/Organic-Australian-Oat-kernels-oat-groats.jpg?v=1758509462","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/oat-groats-biodynamic-10kg-1","provider":"Sovereign Foods Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}