is the oats washed with water?
1134451
Hi,I don't know. I think you would be best to contact the Company directly on that one.
1134452
No instructions on box to pre-wash since the dirty outside hulls removed (unlike whole brown rice, which should be pre-washed unless labelled pre-washed). We like these oats not only for gluten-free but also chewy nutty quality---though more water &/or presoaking can make "creamier"--and presoaking shortens steelcut cooking time as well as pre-sprouts steelcut for enhanced nutrition & digestability. We presoak night before in crockpot or rice cooker, then stir in salt & cook quickly on high. A commenter said add raw oats or buckwheat groats to pre-sprout since oats pre-heating destroys the phytase enzyme; but I expect only steamrolled "rolled" oats are pre-heated, not the dehulled steelcut mfr would need to confirm, so in meantime we add raw oats or raw buck"wheat"(not actually wheat, but a legume) groats to these cheaper steelcut for pre-sprouting during the presoak. Next I'm trying non-GMO gluten-free steelcut oats from VitaCost. Hopefully someone soon will sell affordable organic (non-GMO), gluten-free steelcut.
1737449
No. Also, they are easy to wash. I give them a quick rinse and put them in the dishwaher.
1787914
Yes, but I wash them by hand. They are very easy to clean (no sticky mess...)
400305
No, These need to be washed by hand with dishwashing liquid, and dried with a soft cotton/linen towel in order to keep their sparkle. They are worth it; I love mine.
2154722
Yes it is. Just remove the cover and wash it in warm or cold water on gentle cycle.
2050040
They seem to be clean. Honestly, it did not occur to me to wash them because of their appearance but I did use them primarily for baking. I'll try them in water for a change of pace so thank you for that tip!
264336
yes. Just like washing a wool sweater. I use Woolite or some other mild laundry detergent in cold water. Put in dryer with no heat and then line dry. Looks and feels like new.
2225787
No need to wash. They are ready to use. They swell up with water. I stored them in 1 gallon glass jars and just used them.
39056
In my experience they are the most "unwashed" and freshest I have been able to find so far. There's not really a full proof method to check but usually the darker the water you wash them in, the better the seeds are.
1340248
Hi Janet - I haven't used it like oatmeal but I cook it and use in salads. I simmer it in salted water 40-45 minutes, drain and rinse and its ready to go. This is *not* the semi-pearled variety most commonly seen in the US. The pearling process wears off some of the nutritious bran layer so it cooks a little faster. This wheat is not pearled, so it retains all its nutrition. A bit of extra cooking time seems a small price to pay for whole, nutritious, not to mention yummy, grain. Try searching on "einkorn porridge". I found a recipe that said to pulse the grains in a blender prior to cooking. This cuts the cooking time in half and may be what you're looking for.
2050039
I have also tried washing them and would consider the tint in the water to be a natural result of hydrating the dried berries. I finally just assumed the berries were pre-washed because there were no twigs, leaves, or other litter in them. Anyway, since I bake with them (they make a chewy substitute for raisins), I assume the heat would take care of any contamination problem. In other words, I think they've been washed.
567966
Yes. I washed it in cold water with a regular fregrance free detergent. I hung to dry. Oh and after reading the other posts, I did use my top loader on delicate. Looks great.
162881
It has to be a really small batch, I use half a cup of steel cut oats and two cups of water, overnight on the porridge setting. Comes out perfect every time. I tried cooking it with almond milk, and had boil over even with a small batch, so I just stick with water and add in more of whatever I want after it is cooked. If you need more than a couple servings of Oatmeal at a time, a cooker bigger than this one might be better, I lucked out in that this is all I need for my small family.
105006
Yes to washing, I set mine on gentle. I didn't use the dryer though. I let mine air dry.
2071983
It is! Because the strainer does not come off the lid so if you have had it with you through out the day and not rinsed it our immediately after you have used it, the protein will sticks to the inside of the lid like dried out oatmeal. Huge flaw by the designer!
1176360
Sure, you just have to soak them first. I always make no-cook steel cut oats: place desired amount of oats in a jar or bowl and cover with water, milk, soy milk, etc. then cover and leave in your fridge overnight. In the morning you will have softer but still chewy oats that do not have to be cooked at all. You could either add yogurt in the morning (drain off the water or milk you used to soak with if you want), or you could try mixing the oats in the yogurt and leaving that in the fridge overnight to see if the oats soften enough to your liking. I love this no-cook method, and it's especially great when it's hot out and you don't want to make hot oatmeal for breakfast. Sure, you just have to soak them first. I always make no-cook steel cut oats: place desired amount of oats in a jar or bowl and cover with water, milk, soy milk, etc. then cover and leave in your fridge overnight. In the morning you will have softer but still chewy oats that do not have to be cooked at all. You could either add yogurt in the morning (drain off the water or milk you used to soak with if you want), or you could try mixing the oats in the yogurt and leaving that in the fridge overnight to see if the oats soften enough to your liking. I love this no-cook method, and it's... » Read More Sure, you just have to soak them first. I always make no-cook steel cut oats: place desired amount of oats in a jar or bowl and cover with water, milk, soy milk, etc. then cover and leave in your fridge overnight. In the morning you will have softer but still chewy oats that do not have to be cooked at all. You could either add yogurt in the morning (drain off the water or milk you used to soak with if you want), or you could try mixing the oats in the yogurt and leaving that in the fridge overnight to see if the oats soften enough to your liking. I love this no-cook method, and it's especially great when it's hot out and you don't want to make hot oatmeal for breakfast. « Show Less
1650226
Nope. I've been washing mine every three days and they look new.I wash them in hot water and double dry them on high.