Are groats always raw?

[Apasaraw]

I found a source for certified gluten free oats (Cream Hill Estates) and was wondering if all oat groats are raw or not unless stated...? I'd like to find some oats I can consume...I miss meusli...I have found raw buckwheat groats though.

Does anybody know?

Thanks gang!

[raw-siobhan]

I have heard of them, but I dont know what they are? I know that Alissa sells raw oats on her site and they are yummy.

[eatyourbroccoli]

yea, i believe so. groats is usually the term given to any whole grain kernel thats "in the raw".

and everytime i see this thread pop-up under new posts i think it says "goats" and for 3 seconds im like "wait..huh?"

[mongomango]

Oat groats can be heated to stabilize enzymes which cause rancidity. It's best to look for oats that are deemed sproutable to be sure.

[Apasaraw]

EYB, you crack me up!

Thanks Mongo, I didn't know a raw groats/oats would sprout...I should contact them and ask about temperature...I wasn't sure what groat meant.

"Groat Oats" reminds me of "Grape Ape".

[sbaker]

i thought the same thing... i wasnt sure what to imagine..maybe goat porn?

[Apasaraw]

sbaker,
Is that your pup? He's cute! (she?)

[sbaker]

thanks, thats one i fostered, roxy is my main pup....
http://www.carolmead.com/rox.jpg