I see various product, from oatmeal to other items as advertised as being Steel-cut. The last time I checked, yes, most blades are made from steel. I can’t imagine oatmeal being cut by a wooden or plastic blade.
So why is this even a thing?
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It’s not that one oatmeal is cut by one metal and the other is cut by another metal. It’s steel-cut vs. rolled.
Steel-cut oats are oat groats (kernels) that are chopped into smaller bits.
Rolled oats (which can be regular or quick) are flattened out (by rolling!) into thin little flakes, and partially cooked, then dried. “Quick” are cooked longer in processing so that it takes less time to prepare at home.
Steel-cut take much longer to cook — typically 30 minutes or more, due to the thickness — but have a better taste and texture than rolled. Rolled is popular simply for convenience.
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