Whole Grain Oat Flakes
Also known as: wholegrain oat flakes, whole grain rolled oats, whole oat flakes
Whole grain oat flakes carry the FDA-authorized health claim that soluble fiber from whole oats may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (21 CFR 101.81). Multiple meta-analyses show consistent reductions in LDL cholesterol with oat consumption.
What it is
Rolled oats made from the entire oat groat (bran, germ, endosperm).
Whole grain breakfast cereal base; significant source of beta-glucan soluble fiber.
What regulators actually say
"Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include soluble fiber from whole oats... may reduce the risk of heart disease."
"Oat supplementation interventions showed consistent decreases in BMI, total and LDL cholesterol levels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole grain food; subject of FDA-authorized health claim under 21 CFR 101.81.
European Union — EFSA
EU authorized health claim for oat beta-glucan and cholesterol maintenance.
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