FAQS

It is impossible for oats to be genuinely gluten-free. Gluten is the name given to a protein found in barley, rye, oats and wheat.

The proteins are hordein (barley), secalin (rye), avenin (oats) and gliadin (wheat). According to Coeliac New Zealand, avenin is an essential part of oats. As avenin is gluten, oats can never really be gluten-free.

The current tests for gluten can measure gliadin, hordein, and secalin but not avenin as it is a slightly different protein.

So when people discuss gluten-free oats (and laboratories advise that oats are gluten-free) what should be said is that they are free from wheat (and rye, barley) gliadin, i.e. there is no measurable contamination.

 Avenin is an essential part of oats (as gliadin is with wheat). Oats will never be gluten (i.e. avenin) free [even if they are described as gluten (i.e. gliadin) free].

Coeliac New Zealand Incorporated
www.coeliac.org.nz

The current tests for gluten can measure gliadin, hordein, and secalin but not avenin as it is a slightly different protein.

So when people discuss gluten-free oats (and laboratories advise that oats are gluten-free) what should be said is that they are free from wheat (and rye, barley) gliadin, i.e. there is no measurable contamination.

Avenin is an essential part of oats (as gliadin is with wheat). Oats will never be gluten (i.e. avenin) free [even if they are described as gluten (i.e. gliadin) free].

Coeliac New Zealand Incorporated
www.coeliac.org.nz

For those who are Coeliac, we advise consumers to consult with their health professional about the consumption of oats.

A response from The Coeliacs New Zealand Incorporated June 2009, suggests that:

 "While some Coeliacs can tolerate oats, others can’t so it’s therefore unwise for us to ever ‘recommend’ oats as we would not want to recommend to 20% of Coeliacs to get sick".

Harraways goal is to achieve zero glyphosate levels which is only achievable with the continued support and effort from contracted local growers. From 2019, Harraway & Sons Limited (Harraways) New Zealand grower contracts have included a clause stipulating no treatment with chemical defoliants and/or glyphosate, which is further supported by Harraways management undertaking frequent farm visits and participation at oat field days to educate growers on the subject.

For locally farmed oat skus, Harraways also undertakes frequent testing of both the oats when they arrive on site from farm (entering storage silos/pre milling stage) and within its’ finished product to ensure the integrity of this policy, with accredited laboratory test results confirming that Harraways local oat products are below ANZ permissible levels.

At this point [for locally farmed, Harraways branded oat skus] Harraways cannot provide an assurance of zero levels - as is its’ aim. This is because Harraways’ local grower’s farms are exposed to neighbouring properties and therefore spray residue and cross contamination is possible. This factor is out of the local growers’ control. Harraways “Organic” branded oats skus (Organic Rolled and Organic Wholegrain 800g) are ‘Bio Gro’ Certified - which means there is a guarantee of zero chemical defoliants (e.g. glyphosate). 

These oats do come from Australian and/or Canadian Certified Organic farms and

are indeed more expensive per bag. This higher price per 100g is driven by the organic farming practices that drive - lower oat yields from the farm versus non-organic varieties, higher running/compliance costs and a more expensive freight component (being imported). These organically grown, BIO GRO certified oats are indeed carefully packed by Harraways here in NZ.

Harraways operates a B2B, wholesaling model presently whereby it only sells large bulk cereal orders directly to: Supermarket retailers, domestic health food retailers, foodservice distributors and agents, export brokers and other commercial food entities using oats/other flaked wholegrains within their added value/branded ranges.

We would advise that you contact two re-selling organisations that Harraways works with and look at their purchase pricing, minimum qtys, payment terms and range. They may be able to assist on a direct purchase for Harraways bulk oat & cereal products*. The two businesses are:

Davis Food Ingredients: https://davis.nz/

Bin Inn: https://www.bininn.co.nz/cereals-and-condiments

* Please note that there can be situations and/or areas where a certain branch of the above organisations may not stock Harraways products. To be sure we suggest checking carefully with the branch concerned

Most of of range is supported by both local Foodstuffs Stores (e.g. New World, Pak N save and Four Square) and Woolworths New Zealand Stores (e.g. Countdown, Countdown Online, Super Value and Fresh Choice (inc. Online)). 

If you're unable to find in-store, please email info@harraways.co.nz(including details about the specific product you seek and where you live) and one of our helpful Harraways team members will do a more specific report search for you and email you back with some suggestions.

Fibre originates from plant-based foods and helps:

• Your digestive system to process food.

• To control the release of sugar into the bloodstream, which in turn may help control appetite.

 There are two types of fibre:

• Insoluble fibre helps move food through your digestive system. 

• Soluble fibre helps lower cholesterol re-absorption and helps control the release of sugar into the bloodstream. Oats are a good source in both soluble and insoluble fibre. 

The nutritional data on the side of the pack will tell you the amount of fibre per 100g. Harraways Rolled Oats have 11.9g of fibre per 100g, including both soluble and insoluble fibre. This equates to 5.4g of fibre per 45gm serve. A product with at least 4g of fibre per serve is regarded as a good source of fibre. 

One 45g serving of Harraways porridge will provide you with 21.6% (female) or 18% (male) of fibre needed by an average New Zealand adult each day as recommended by the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation.

See the recipe section for ways to include rolled oats in your meals, to increase your fibre intake.

For more information on fibre click here. 
NZ Nutrition Foundation Fibre facts.

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