Anyone eating breakfast alone and short on time
A pre-measured sachet saves you weighing out the oats. Albert Heijn lists Quaker Oats Express Naturel as 12 portions of 27 g, with a preparation time of 2 minutes.
Who are porridge oat portions handy for?
Anyone who checks the label when avoiding lactose
A serving suggestion that includes milk doesn’t tell you whether the oats themselves contain milk. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. Also, lactose-free doesn’t automatically mean suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
Anyone looking for more protein in a single portion
According to Albert Heijn, the Quaker Oats Express Protein version contains 22 g of protein per 100 g and includes soya protein. This means it isn’t suitable for anyone who needs to avoid soya.
What should you look for when choosing?
When shopping lactose-free, start by checking the ingredients and allergen information on the exact product packaging. Then compare the portion size and, if it matters to you, the nutritional values per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Milk and other allergens | Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the exact product, paying particular attention to milk and milk ingredients. | If I avoid lactose, I want to know what’s in the oats themselves, regardless of the serving suggestion. For around 45% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority. |
| Portions and preparation | Compare the number of sachets, the weight of each sachet and the preparation method, using water or a drink that suits your needs. | When I’m having breakfast on my own, I don’t want to weigh out oats every time. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the convenience of a pre-measured portion. |
| Protein and soya | Compare protein levels per 100 g and check whether soya is an ingredient. | I’m looking for a portion pack with more protein, but I also want to know whether it contains soya. This is the top priority for around 19% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking the serving suggestion for the ingredients list
Milk may be listed as a serving option without being an ingredient in the oats. Equally, a photo or recipe doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients in the exact product.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging first. When preparing your oats, use water or a drink that suits your dietary needs.
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Assuming lactose-free means suitable for someone with a milk allergy
A lactose-free dairy product may still contain milk. Albert Heijn, for example, states this for its lactose-free low-fat quark.
Don’t rely on a lactose-free label as a guarantee that a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy. Check the milk information on the label and follow personalised medical advice.
Relevant brands to consider
Quaker
Quaker’s Oats Express range includes a Naturel portion pack with 12 sachets of 27 g, as well as a Protein version with 8 sachets of 37.7 g.
- Albert Heijn lists wholegrain oats as the only ingredient in the Naturel version.
- The Protein version contains 15% soya protein. Check the current packaging for both versions for milk and other allergens.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s category page lists Havermout Porties Original in a pack of 5 × 27 g.
- The individual portions make this a familiar format for a breakfast for one.
- If you’re avoiding lactose, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for this product.
Crownfield
Lidl lists Crownfield organic porridge oats in a 500 g pack, an option for anyone who wants to measure out their own portions.
- A larger pack lets you choose how much to have at breakfast.
- This isn’t a pack of individual portions. Before choosing it for a lactose-free diet, check the current ingredients and allergen information too.
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Frequently asked questions
Are porridge oats with milk in the preparation instructions unsuitable for a lactose-free diet?
Not necessarily: milk as a serving option is different from milk as an ingredient. Albert Heijn lists wholegrain oats as the only ingredient in Quaker Oats Express Naturel and also suggests using water to prepare it. Still, check the current packaging for the exact product.
Is a lactose-free product also suitable for someone with a milk allergy?
No, a lactose-free label doesn’t mean that it is. Albert Heijn, for example, states that its lactose-free low-fat quark contains milk and isn’t suitable for someone with a milk allergy. If you have a milk allergy, check the allergen information and follow personalised medical advice.
Should I also check for soya, barley and wheat in porridge oat portions?
Yes, if you need to avoid any of these ingredients. Albert Heijn’s online information lists possible soya, barley and wheat in Quaker Oats Express Naturel; the Protein version contains soya protein as an ingredient. So check the allergen information on the exact packaging.
What can I use to prepare a portion of porridge oats without ordinary milk?
According to Albert Heijn, water is one way to prepare Quaker Oats Express Naturel. If you choose another drink, check that it suits your dietary needs and follow the instructions on the porridge oat packaging.