If you bake regularly with children and want to weigh out the oats for each recipe, a larger pack of plain, fine porridge oats is likely to be more suitable than instant portion sachets. Portions are handy when measuring them out in advance is your priority. When choosing, check the type of packaging too: a large pack isn’t automatically a storage tin.
For biscuits, crumble and muffins, you’ll want to weigh out the amount of oats yourself. A larger pack of plain oats gives you enough for several baking sessions; once opened, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Pre-measured portion sachets can make it easier to measure out ingredients for a small baking session. If you also want to make porridge quickly, you could take the preparation instructions for instant oats into account.
If you’re following a gluten-restricted diet, it’s important to check the current ingredients and allergen information on every pack. Several of the porridge oat products mentioned here state that they may contain other cereals containing gluten.
First decide whether you mainly want a supply you can weigh out for baking recipes or pre-measured portions. Then consider the texture of the oats, the type of packaging and any allergen information relevant to your family.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this mainly for? |
|---|---|---|
| Supply and packaging | Check the net weight and whether you’re buying a bag, tin or other type of packaging. Read how to store the pack once opened. | When we bake together often, I want to have enough oats at home without assuming they come in a storage tin. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having a supply to hand. |
| Fine, plain oats | Check the texture of the oats and the ingredients list; make sure the type of oats is suitable for the recipe you want to make. | For different baking recipes, I want to choose the flavour and quantity of ingredients myself. For around 29% of consumers, choosing the recipe is the main priority. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients list and check the pack for warnings about possible traces of other cereals. | If someone in the family follows a gluten-restricted diet, I need to check the ingredients and warnings on each pack. This is the main priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Convenient portions | Check how much each portion contains and whether the type of oats is suitable for how you plan to use them. | If a child is working with a pre-measured amount, I don’t want to have to weigh it out each time. Around 14% of consumers give this convenience top priority. |
The 1 kg Jumbo pack mentioned is a bag that needs to be sealed properly after use. So, the quantity doesn’t tell you whether it comes in a tin.
Check the type of packaging before you buy. If you want to store the oats in a separate storage container, make sure it’s suitable for storing dry food.
The Jumbo, Brinta and Quaker products mentioned state that they may contain other cereals containing gluten. The product name alone doesn’t tell you whether they’re suitable.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually using, and take individual dietary requirements into account.
These product ranges illustrate differences in pack size, oat texture and portion packaging. A brand name alone won’t tell you which pack is right for your recipe.
Jumbo offers a 1 kg value pack of fine wholegrain porridge oats for anyone who wants to weigh out larger quantities themselves.
Albert Heijn offers a 500 g pack of fine wholegrain porridge oats and suggests recipes such as breakfast cake and crumble.
Quaker offers both a 600 g pack of wholegrain porridge oats and Oats Express Naturel in individual portion sachets.
Brinta offers a 450 g pack of extra-fine oat flakes.
ALDI lists Golden Bridge fine wholegrain porridge oats in a 500 g pack.
Below are two pack sizes of Quaker Oatmeal to weigh out yourself, plus a Quaker Express option for anyone who prefers portioned servings. For each product, check the type of oats and packaging if these are important for your baking recipe or cupboard.
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A pack that lets you weigh out the amount of oats you need for each baking recipe. It contains 600 g; check that the texture of the oats suits your recipe and find out what type of packaging you’ll receive.
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This pack size suits anyone looking for a smaller supply that they can weigh out themselves. The pack contains 375 g; before buying, check the texture of the oats and type of packaging if these are important for how you plan to use them.
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An option that can make baking together easier when pre-measured portions are useful. The total pack size is 324 g; check what type of oats the sachets contain and whether they’re suitable for your recipe.
Choose fine, plain porridge oats if you want to weigh out different quantities for different recipes; choose instant portions if pre-measured servings are more important. In either case, check that the type of oats is suitable for your recipe.
No. The 1 kg Jumbo value pack mentioned is a bag that needs to be sealed properly after use. Check the type of packaging if you specifically want a tin, or use a separate storage container suitable for storing dry food.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy and seal it properly after use. Both Jumbo and Albert Heijn state that their porridge oat packs should be sealed properly after use.
No, don’t assume they are based on the product name. The Jumbo, Brinta and Quaker products mentioned state that they may contain other cereals containing gluten; if you’re following a gluten-restricted diet, always check the current label on the specific pack.
