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Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)

Rolled oats are the poster child for density issues: they are flat, irregular, and create massive air gaps in a cup. A 'loose' cup weighs about 90g, but tap it on the counter and it can hit 120g! For consistent porridge or cookies that hold together, forget the cup and trust the scale.

Perfect for porridge, cookies, granola, and as a thickener for soups. They absorb a lot of liquid.

Grains

Rice, oats, quinoa, couscous and similar grains hydrate based on precise ratios. Volume is skewed by kernel size and air gaps. Weighing both dry and cooked grains keeps texture predictable.

Storage & tools

• Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F/32°C).
• Keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
• Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill faster and more safely.
• Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to prevent them from absorbing moisture and odors.

Sources: CDC · FDA

FAQ

Rolled vs. Quick Oats: Can I swap them?

By weight? Yes. By volume? No. Quick oats are cut smaller and pack tighter, so 1 cup of quick oats weighs MORE than 1 cup of rolled oats. Always swap by grams (e.g., 100g for 100g).

All conversions for this ingredient

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