Oats (Avena sativa)

Other names: oats, oats, oats, millet

The oat (Avena sativa) is an annual cereal belonging to the legume family, which is also known as oats, oats, oats or sown oats. Its origins lie in the Mediterranean and south-west Asia, where it began to be cultivated several thousand years ago. It is very resistant to cold and frost, which allows it to grow in colder climates, for example in Scandinavia or the British Isles. Oats are also extremely resistant to various diseases, making them a very popular crop in agriculture.

The grain is used to produce a wide variety of food products. The grain is processed into oatmeal, which is a popular breakfast cereal not only for its nutritional value but also for its filling properties. Oats are also used to make groats, porridges and oat flour, which is increasingly being used as a healthy substitute for wheat flour. Oats are also the main ingredient in many types of muesli and granola. It also plays an important role in livestock farming, particularly for horses, for which oatmeal is a popular feed ingredient. Last but not least, oats are also used to make oat milk, which is a popular alternative for lactose intolerant people.