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Robust science:
Clinical and scientific research demonstrates OatWell™’s ability to support gut health⁴ , heart health⁵ ⁶ and blood glucose control¹⁶
Natural & sustainable:
Our oats are sustainably harvested and processed locally using renewable energy.
Authorised health claims:
OatWell™ is supported by health claims in Europe and the USA.
Unique nutritional profile:
With both soluble and insoluble fibre (up to 57%) as well as protein (up to 28%), OatWell™ offers a balanced nutritional profile.
Diverse applications:
Highly dispersible and well-suited for extrusions, OatWell™ performs well in a wide range of applications.
With scientific research and regulatory approvals to back its claims, oat fibre emerges as a powerful ingredient with significant potential to support gut health⁴, cardiovascular health⁵ ⁶ and blood sugar⁷ control for greater wellbeing.
The oats used to create OatWell™ are grown and harvested sustainably, in accordance with the principles of our Sourcing4Good programme, which promotes responsible practices across our supply chains, while improving both producer livelihoods and the environmental impacts of our products. The responsible growing practices and minimal processing behind OatWell™ assure its positioning as a trusted natural ingredient.
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It’s no accident that consumers associate oats with heart health. Clinical evidence supports the ability of oat beta-glucan to reduce cholesterol¹⁷, which is a risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease⁵. In addition, numerous studies have shown that consuming oat beta-glucan is an effective way to maintain healthy blood sugar (or glucose) levels⁷.
Oat beta-glucan is thought to play a key role in reducing postprandial glycaemic and insulinemic responses by increasing the viscosity of the content of the upper gut¹⁸, which may reduce the rate of starch digestion thus delaying absorption of carbohydrates.
The large body of research has paved the way for several health claims related to OatWell™. The FDA claims recognise beta-glucan as a source of dietary fibre, and as an ingredient which supports both gut and heart health. Similarly, the European Commission has authorised claims related to fibre, cholesterol maintenance, blood glucose and gut health⁴ ⁵.
Research suggests that the benefits of oat beta-glucan may stem from its role as a prebiotic fibre, supporting the microbiome. The soluble fibre present in oats selectively feeds the beneficial bacteria in the gut and supports a diverse and balanced microbiome.⁶ ¹⁹
The oats used to make Oatwell™ are sustainably and transparently sourced in Sweden and Finland. We offer full traceability throughout the entire supply chain. Our farmers employ responsible agricultural practices and minimise pesticide and herbicide use.
We use a gentle fractionation method to maintain the oat beta-glucan's structure and nutritional benefits. The goal of this process is to maximise OatWell™’s nutritional profile.
The oats used in OatWell™ are sourced and processed locally to reduce the transportation impact. We minimise waste handling by utilising rinse water for fields and using semi-solid waste for biogas. In addition, our processing plant operates on 75% renewable energy.
As part of our continuous improvement efforts, we are committed to becoming climate positive before 2050, as are our suppliers and partners. In addition, we always look for new technologies with a superior environmental impact; for example, replacing diesel with a plate heat exchanger.
Generally considered healthier and more nutritious than the other main cereals, oats offer a full range of benefits in a single ingredient. OatWell™ can be provided in three different concentrations of beta-glucans, all delivering both soluble and insoluble fibres, along with an average of 21% - 23% protein.
OatWell™ uses a unique production process to fractionate the oat kernel into three product lines: beta-glucan products, oat flours, and oat oils. Our production process preserves the native structure of oat beta-glucans, retaining their high molecular weight during fractionation into oat brans with a high amount of beta-glucans.
The molecular weight of oat beta-glucan is essential to delivering health benefits. OatWell™'s beta-glucan has a very high molecular weight (2000-2500 kDa as naturally found in oats), which contributes to its unique viscosity and thickening properties. This viscosity has an important impact on physiological functions, such as reducing blood cholesterol levels, moderating blood glucose and insulin levels, and potentially benefiting satiety.
Benefits of OatWell’s high molecular weight:
The prebiotic effects of oat bran fibre have been validated through years of research. In a review by Malkki and Virtanen, they cite: “in the large bowel, soluble dietary fibre increases the fermentation activity, especially production of butyric acid, enhances growth and colonisation of some probiotic bacterial strains, increases production of microbial mass and thereby aids the removal of nitrogen via faeces. It also increases wet weight of stools, thereby alleviating constipation”.²¹
Research conducted on oat beta-glucan demonstrates that it meets three important criteria, confirming its status as a prebiotic fibre:¹ ²
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