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Steel-cut oats are also known as coarse-cut oats, pinhead oats, Scotch oats, or Irish oats. Scotch oats are a less coarse variation.
Steel-cut oats are also known as coarse-cut oats, pinhead oats, Scotch oats, or Irish oats. Scotch oats are a less coarse variation.


Steel-cut oats have a lower [[glycemic index]] than instant oats, with the disadvantage that the prep time is longer; steel cut oats take about 13-14 minutes on the stove top.{{Fact|date=October 2008}}
Steel-cut oats have a lower [[glycemic index]] than instant oats, with the disadvantage that the prep time is longer; steel cut oats take about 13-14 minutes on the stove top depending on the serving size.<ref>http://www.ehow.com/how_2001912_cook-irish-oats.html</ref>


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Table Spoon of uncooked Steel Cut Oats

Steel-cut oats are whole grain groats (the inner portion of the oat kernel) which have been cut into only two or three pieces. They are golden in colour and resemble small rice pieces.[1]

Steel-cut oats are also known as coarse-cut oats, pinhead oats, Scotch oats, or Irish oats. Scotch oats are a less coarse variation.

Steel-cut oats have a lower glycemic index than instant oats, with the disadvantage that the prep time is longer; steel cut oats take about 13-14 minutes on the stove top depending on the serving size.[2]

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