Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods low in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers. Dear friends, Whole grain oats have always been a universal customer favorite at Bob's Red Mill. Their robust oat flavor, texture and ease of preparation plus proven nutritious benefits and cholesterol reduction make them a perfect breakfast. A few years back we learned of the world championship porridge competition in Scotland called the "golden spurtle." At that point we had yet to discover the spurtle - a centuries-old Scottish wooden ...Read More

porridge stirring implement. The Bob's Red Mill team traveled to carrbridge, Scotland to compete in the world porridge championship. We competed against fourteen other teams from around the globe. Our team's belief in our porridge skills and our consistently superior oats never wavered. That crisp October morning all teams paraded through town behind a bagpipe band. After three heats of competition, we remained one of five finalists. All five finalists prepared their traditional recipe-oats, salt and water-for the judges. Finally, the announcement: "Bob's Red Mill is the new golden spurtle world porridge champion." The Bob's Red Mill oats we knew to be superior were now proven the "world's best". Please know, dear friends, you can easily experience the world's best porridge by following the simple stovetop recipe on this package. No tricks or gimmicks. Oats in this package are the "world's best." To your good health. Free of preservatives and chemical additives. Whole grain foods for every meal of the Day®. Did you know? The USDA's dietary guidelines call for three 16-gram servings of whole grain foods everyday. Eating just a single portion of Bob's Red Mill® organic extra thick rolled oats provides all three recommended servings. Certified organic by QAI. Our product line is diverse and extensive. To learn more about the wonders of stone-ground, whole grain goodness and explore our library of over 1400 recipes, visit us at www.bobsredmill.com.