Who is this choice relevant to?

Picnickers who are keeping an eye on fibre

You’re looking for an oat base with a clear fibre figure. Compare dry products per 100 g, then check how much fibre is in the portion you’ll actually take with you.

Picnickers who don’t want to measure out a portion

You want to take a dry portion with you and prepare it on the spot. An individual sachet saves you measuring it out, but doesn’t tell you how much fibre that portion contains.

Picnickers with allergy or gluten-free requirements

Check the ingredients and allergen information first. An oat product with added soya protein isn’t suitable if you have a soya allergy. If you follow a strict gluten-free diet, look for an explicit gluten-free claim on the packaging you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether a pre-measured sachet or a portion you pack yourself would suit your picnic better. Then compare the fibre figures on the same basis, and check the ingredients and preparation instructions for the portion you plan to take.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fibre and oats Compare the fibre per 100 g of dry product and work out the figure for your portion size. Check which type of oats is listed in the ingredients too. If fibre is my main reason for taking porridge oats with me, I want to know what’s in my own portion. This is the priority for roughly 42% of consumers.
Taking it with you and preparing it Check the amount in each sachet and the instructions for preparing it hot or cold. If there’s no way to measure a portion in the park, I want something that’s easy to take with me and prepare. This convenience matters most to around 33% of consumers.
Allergens and chilled additions Read the allergen information and check for a gluten-free claim if needed. Take milk, yoghurt or quark in a cool bag. If I need to consider allergens or chilled additions, checking those comes before the convenience of a sachet. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at fibre per 100 g

    A small sachet contains less than 100 g of product. The 9 g of fibre per 100 g listed by Albert Heijn for Quaker Oats Express Naturel works out at around 2.4 g of fibre from the dry oats in a 27 g sachet.

    Compare both the figure per 100 g and the amount in the portion you’ll eat.

  • Assuming a sweetened portion is a plain oat base

    Jumbo Havermout Porties Original lists 10.7 g of sugars per 100 g, while the described AH Havermout Porties Gezoet lists sugar as an ingredient. This matters if you want to add your own fruit or other toppings.

    Check the ingredients and sugars per 100 g if you want to choose the flavour yourself.

  • Taking porridge oats with dairy and leaving them unrefrigerated

    Milk, yoghurt and quark that are normally kept chilled also need to stay chilled on a picnic. According to the Voedingscentrum, you should throw away these products if they have been left unrefrigerated for more than two hours.

    Carry chilled additions in a cool bag and keep the dry oats separate until you’re ready to eat.

  • Assuming ordinary oats are always gluten-free

    Oats can come into contact with gluten-containing cereals. A variety with added protein may also contain another allergen, such as soya in Quaker Oats Express Protein.

    Check the allergen information every time you buy, and if you follow a strict gluten-free diet, choose packaging with an explicit gluten-free claim.

Brands and product ranges compared

Quaker

Oats Express is worth considering if you’re looking for individual sachets with pre-measured portions.

  • The Naturel pack described contains 12 sachets of 27 g and lists 9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The Protein variety described contains soya and lists 7.2 g of fibre per 100 g. Check the allergen information on the packaging for both varieties.

Brinta

The extra-fine porridge oats are a good fit if you want to put together your own dry portion for a picnic.

  • The Brinta Havermout described is made from 100% porridge oats.
  • You’ll need to portion it out yourself. The stated 3.9 g of fibre is for a prepared portion with 250 ml of semi-skimmed milk, so it can’t be directly compared with a dry figure per 100 g.

Albert Heijn

The AH Havermout Porties Gezoet described shows what to look out for in pre-measured supermarket portions.

  • This variety comes in five 27 g sachets.
  • It contains sugar, so it isn’t a plain base if you want to choose the flavour yourself.

Jumbo

The product ranges described include both pre-measured porridge oat portions and a variety with extra protein.

  • Havermout Porties Original contains five 27 g portions and lists 8.7 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Porties Original also lists 10.7 g of sugars per 100 g. The Havermout Proteïne described contains wheat, so check which variety you choose.

Lidl

A pack of jumbo porridge oats is an option if you don’t need individual instant portions.

  • The pack described contains 500 g of jumbo porridge oats.
  • Jumbo oats aren’t necessarily suitable for quick preparation. Check the preparation instructions and nutritional information on the packaging.

Aldi / Golden Bridge

Golden Bridge Fijne volkoren havermout is a good fit if you want to measure out your own dry portions at home.

  • The pack described contains 500 g of fine wholegrain porridge oats.
  • Check the fibre figure and preparation instructions on the packaging before comparing these oats with instant portions.

Porridge oat portions for your picnic

This Joybuy selection focuses on pre-measured portions of dry porridge oats for anyone who doesn’t want to measure out a portion for a picnic in the park. Before preparing them on the spot, check what facilities you’ll have available.

Quaker Express Oatmeal 324 g

Quaker Express Oatmeal 324 g

A good choice if you want to take a dry, pre-measured portion with you: the pack contains 12 portions of 27 g.

For this Naturel portion pack, Albert Heijn lists 9 g of fibre per 100 g. The product description recommends a microwave or saucepan for hot preparation, so check what you can use at your picnic spot.

The product information lists gluten-containing cereals and possible traces of soya, barley and wheat. If this matters to you, check the allergen information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare the fibre in instant porridge oats?

First compare the fibre per 100 g of dry product, then work out the figure for your own portion. The 9 g of fibre per 100 g listed by Albert Heijn for Quaker Oats Express Naturel works out at around 2.4 g for 27 g of dry porridge oats. Don’t compare this directly with a figure for porridge oats that have already been prepared with milk.

Can I prepare instant porridge oats cold in the park?

Yes, if the preparation instructions for your product say it can be mixed cold. The Quaker Naturel and Protein varieties described can be mixed with water, milk, yoghurt or quark, among other things. Keep chilled additions in a cool bag. According to the Voedingscentrum, you should throw away products that are normally kept chilled if they’ve been left unrefrigerated for more than two hours.

Are ordinary oats suitable for a strict gluten-free diet?

Not necessarily, as oats can come into contact with gluten-containing cereals. Check for an explicit gluten-free claim on the exact pack you’re buying, and read the rest of the allergen information too.