What’s different about instant oatmeal that allows it to be made quicker than regular oatmeal?

Question

What’s different about instant oatmeal that allows it to be made quicker than regular oatmeal?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

It contains a proportion of blended oats, which have been milled to a powder. This allows it to cook much faster. Baby oatmeal (porridge here in the uk) has a very high proportion of milled oats. It also results in a smoother texture.