Lunch planner who likes to keep a regular supply
You have porridge oats several times a week, can measure out your own portions and want a pack that will last for several lunches.
Who are these pack sizes suitable for?
Office luncher short on time
You’re looking for fine flakes or pre-measured portions, so there’s little to prepare during a short break.
Label-conscious shopper
You compare the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the specific pack, as variants in the same category can differ.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to measure out your own portions or need individually portioned packs. Then check the preparation instructions and the label on the variant you plan to use.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Stock and portions | Check the net weight and decide how many portions you want to measure out yourself. | If I take porridge oats to work several times a week, I don’t want to keep needing a new pack. For around 42% of consumers, having enough for several lunches is the top priority. |
| Preparing it during your break | Check the type of flakes and the preparation instructions; find out what facilities you can use at work. | On a short break, I want to spend as little time as possible measuring and tidying up. For around 33% of consumers, convenience is the top priority. |
| Label and nutritional information | Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values for the variant you choose. | If ingredients or allergens are deciding factors for me, I want to know what’s on the specific pack. Around 25% of consumers put checking the label first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all porridge oats have the same allergen labelling
Jumbo’s regular fine wholegrain porridge oats list oats and state that they may contain barley, rye and wheat. Other variants need to be checked separately.
Read the allergen information on the pack you actually choose, and check any gluten-free claim on the product itself.
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Choosing a large bag without thinking about how you’ll use and store it
A 1 kg pack is best suited to regular use and having somewhere appropriate to store it once opened.
Choose a pack size that suits how often you eat porridge oats, and follow the storage instructions after opening.
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Confusing the porridge oat base with the whole lunch
Anything you add to your porridge oats also contributes to the nutritional information for your finished lunch.
Check the ingredients and nutritional values of any additions separately if they matter to your choice.
Brands and porridge oat options to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 1 kg pack of fine wholegrain porridge oats.
- The pack provides a good supply for anyone who measures out their own portions.
- According to the product label, this variant contains oats and may contain barley, rye and wheat.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers fine and coarse wholegrain porridge oats in 1 kg packs.
- These variants give you the choice of fine or coarse flakes.
- Check the product name and label for the variant you choose; the two types of flakes are different products.
Quaker
Quaker sells regular porridge oats in a 600 g pack, as well as Oats Express Naturel, a 324 g pack containing 12 individual portions.
- The individual Express portions mean there’s no need to weigh anything out.
- Regular porridge oats and Oats Express Naturel are different products, so check which preparation method suits your break.
Brinta
Brinta describes its 450 g porridge oats as extra-fine oat flakes.
- The extra-fine texture is a clear point of difference if you’re choosing by flake type.
- Check the preparation instructions and allergen information on the specific pack.
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Frequently asked questions
When is a 1 kg bag of porridge oats a good choice for my desk lunch?
A 1 kg bag is a good choice if you eat porridge oats regularly and can measure out your own portions. Think about where you’ll store the opened pack, too, and follow the instructions on the label.
Are fine oat flakes the same as individual portion packs?
No. ‘Fine’ describes the type of flakes, while a portion pack means the amount has been measured out in advance. Check the preparation instructions for each product separately.
Can I tell if a product is gluten-free from the name ‘porridge oats’?
No. Check the claim and allergen information on the specific product. For example, the Jumbo variant mentioned lists possible traces of barley, rye and wheat.
How should I store a large bag of porridge oats once it’s opened?
Follow the storage instructions and best-before information on the specific pack. Reseal the bag after use as directed on the packaging.