Cheap Porridge Oats vs Premium Brands

SailorSam

I have Asda smartprice, but i don't make porridge for breakfast, i have Weetabix, then i throw a handful of smartprice bran flakes; oats; mixed fruit and Morrisons wheatbran all in the bowl together.

Gigervamp

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Originally Posted by Quenastoise
I like porridge too, especially with fruit. For me it's not only about consistency but also about the sugar content. Some brands can have a whopping 50 % sugar content, especially the flavoured types :eek:

KimYeovil wrote: »

<Scratches head, confused.>

I think they're getting porridge oats confused with instant oat cereals.

KimYeovil

(Like Atticgirl I can only make an edible porridge with an oatmeal. Rolled oats are strictly for the bakery cupboard.)

ariba10

Gigervamp wrote: »

I think they're getting porridge oats confused with instant oat cereals.

And is there anything more revolting than them?

ariba10

The OH likes the porridge smooth. Puts normal oats in a blender for a few seconds and then cooks them in the microwave.

(My job is to blend a bag full when she buys it)

hilstep2000

I buy Asda smart price, and tesco value, and use both for breakfast. Can't say I've ever noticed any difference. Porridge is porridge isn't it?

EC12345

Whichever supermarket I go to I always buy the cheapest - have tried the expensive packs but like a lot of people cannot tell the difference ...

Long_tall_sally

I always used to buy Scotts porridge oats as that is what I always had as a child but now buy Co Ops own & honestly cannot taste any difference although for some weird reason the Co Op seem to needa minute longer in the microwave to cook than the Scotts used to.

allybee101

The most expensive brands (e.g Scotts, Quakers etc) are larger oats. Invaraibly the value packets are much smaller pieces. I always buy the value stuff now.
I find that there's no difference in taste, and if you cook it fairly slowly then the oats seem to absorb the liquid better and fluff up anyway. I always put in extra liquid too; if you overcook any oats they will go gluey.

123sonny123

Great post. I was thinking about this recently. I'm talking abour regular, boring oats - not the instand kind.

Tesco are doing Jordan's Organic Traditional Porridge Oats on a BOGOF. And, since I love Jordan's 4 nut combo cereal, I thought I'd try their porridge.

2 x 750g packs for the price of 1 (£2.25)


Fill half a regular mug with oats. Another regular mug filled to the top with half water and half milk (or all milk if you want a treat).

Pour contents of both mugs into a pan and let the oaks soak for 10 mins. Add tiny bit of salt and bring to the boil. Then simmer for 4-5 mins whilst stirring (more stirring = more creamy taste).

Pour into bowl and add a splash of cold milk if you like. Top with whatever toppings you like.

Deeeeeeeeelicious!

I'e noticed the Jordan's oats are bigger and fuller. As someone already said, alot of the premium brands are like this.

I haven't had scotts porride oats in a while, but I do think there is a difference in taste. The Jordans taste creamier.

In sayin that, I will be trying several other brands to see if I can produce the same results with cheaper oats.