Were Do Oats Come from?

Oats are the kernel or seed of the Avena Sativa plant, a type of grass cultivated specifically for the cereal grain that it produces. Although the fields look very similar when grown, oats are different from wheat, barley and even rye.

Are wheat and oats the same thing?

Oats belong to the Avena genus and are also called Avena Sativa. On the other hand, wheat belongs to the Triticum genus and is also called Triticum Aestivum. Oats are produced on an open seed head while wheat is produced on compact seed heads. ... Oats are generally rolled or crushed to make oatmeal.

How are oats created?

Oatmeal manufacture involves harvesting, washing, steaming, and hulling the oats. Standard oats are steel-cut, whereas quick-cooking oats are rolled between cylinders to produce a flatter flake. Once flaked, the oats are roasted and packaged.