Households that keep oats in stock
If you eat oats regularly, it’s worth considering the pack size, number of portions and whether you have space to store an opened pack in a properly sealed container.
Who are these pack sizes suitable for?
Anyone who wants to prepare a portion quickly
If you don’t want to measure out oats each time, individual portions can be handy. Check how many grams are in each sachet, though: a pre-measured portion may not be the same size as the amount you usually use.
Shoppers who prioritise reassurance about gluten-free suitability
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, oat products are only suitable for people with coeliac disease if the pack displays the official Crossed Grain symbol. Don’t rely on the word ‘oats’ alone.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a larger pack to keep in stock, pre-measured portions or a particular type of oat flake. Also check that the current label meets your requirements for ingredients and allergens.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Stock and pack size | Compare the net weight and consider whether you can keep an opened pack dry and tightly sealed. | If I eat oats often, I want to have enough in the cupboard without leaving an opened pack unused for too long. For around 42% of consumers making this choice, the amount in the pack is the main priority. |
| Speed and fixed portions | Check the number of sachets, the amount in each one and the preparation instructions on the pack. | On busy mornings, I want to prepare a portion without measuring it out. Pre-measured portions are the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers. |
| Reassurance about gluten-free suitability | If you have coeliac disease, look for the official Crossed Grain symbol on the current pack and read the allergen information. | If I’m choosing oats because I have coeliac disease, the pack must confirm they’re suitable. Around 17% of consumers making this choice put that reassurance first. |
| Type of oat flake | Check whether the pack contains fine, extra-fine or jumbo oats, and follow the preparation instructions. | I want to choose oats that suit the porridge or other dish I have in mind. For around 16% of consumers, the type of oat flake is the main deciding factor. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming plain oats are automatically gluten-free
Oats can come into contact with gluten during processing. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the general product name alone isn’t enough to confirm whether they’re suitable for people with coeliac disease.
Before using them, check that the current pack displays the official Crossed Grain symbol and read the allergen information.
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Buying a large pack without space to store it
A larger pack will stay open for longer if you only use small amounts. How you’ll store the contents once opened should therefore be part of your decision about pack size.
Check that you can seal the pack properly and keep it in a dry kitchen cupboard. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that opened oats can be stored in a kitchen cupboard for 1 year.
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Assuming every portion is the same size
The Quaker Oats Express Naturel product we looked at contains 27 g sachets, while the Jumbo pack we looked at lists 40 g portions. So the number of portions shown on the front doesn’t tell you how much oats you’ll use each time.
Compare the grams per portion with the amount you want to prepare, and follow the instructions for how much liquid to use.
Relevant brands and supermarket own brands
The packs listed below show the different options you can compare. Always check the current pack when buying to confirm the exact product details.
Jumbo
The Jumbo value pack described here contains 1 kg of fine wholegrain oat flakes.
- Jumbo lists 25 portions of 40 g and wholegrain oat flakes as the ingredient for this pack.
- A 1 kg pack needs enough storage space to keep the contents properly sealed once opened.
Albert Heijn
The AH pack described here contains 500 g of fine wholegrain oat flakes.
- The ingredient information for this version lists wholegrain oat flakes.
- Check the pack size if you’re specifically looking for a larger pack to keep in stock.
Quaker
The Quaker options described here include a 600 g pack of plain oats and individual Oats Express Naturel portions.
- The Oats Express Naturel pack described here contains 12 sachets of 27 g.
- Check the contents and portion size of each version to make sure they suit the way you want to use the oats.
Brinta
The Brinta oats described here contain 450 g of extra-fine flakes.
- Brinta describes these flakes as extra fine and suitable for quick preparation.
- The product information states that it may contain traces of wheat and rye. If you have coeliac disease, check the current pack for the official Crossed Grain symbol.
Lidl
Lidl lists a 500 g pack of jumbo oats as a supermarket product.
- The ‘jumbo oats’ description is useful if that’s the type you’re looking for.
- Check the pack and its ingredient and allergen information in store.
ALDI
ALDI describes Golden Bridge fine or jumbo wholegrain oats in a 1 kg pack.
- The product description distinguishes between fine and jumbo oats.
- Check which version you’re buying and read the ingredient and allergen information on the pack.
Oat options on Joybuy
These Quaker packs offer a choice of plain oats in two pack sizes, plus an Express version for anyone who wants to prepare a portion with fewer steps. Compare the pack sizes and check the portion and allergen information on the current pack.
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Quaker Oatmeal 600 g
For anyone who eats plain oats regularly and wants to keep a 600 g pack in the cupboard.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack. Seal it properly once opened.
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Quaker Express Oatmeal 324 g
For anyone considering an Express version to prepare a portion without measuring out oats each time.
The pack contains 324 g in total. Check the current pack for the number of sachets, the amount in each one and the preparation instructions.
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Quaker Oatmeal 375 g
For anyone looking for plain oats but who’d prefer a smaller pack than the 600 g version.
The pack contains 375 g. Check the current pack for the number of portions, ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Is a large pack of oats always the best option for stocking up?
No. A large pack is best if you eat oats regularly and can store the contents properly once opened. Check the net weight and choose an amount that suits how often you use oats and the storage space you have.
How long can I keep opened oats?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that opened oats can be stored in a kitchen cupboard for 1 year. Keep them dry and properly sealed, and follow the instructions on the pack too.
Are plain oats suitable for people with coeliac disease?
The word ‘oats’ alone doesn’t confirm that they’re suitable. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, oat products are only suitable for people with coeliac disease if the pack displays the official Crossed Grain symbol. Always check the current pack.
When should I choose portion sachets instead of a larger pack?
Portion sachets are a good choice if you mainly want pre-measured amounts. The Quaker Oats Express Naturel pack described here contains 12 sachets of 27 g. Compare that amount with what you usually use each time, and follow the preparation instructions on the pack.