Oats Whole 5 lb, Organic

Ingredients: Organic Whole Raw Hulless Whole Oats

-Certified Organic

-Certified Kosher

-Vegan

-Processed in a peanut-free, dairy-free, and soy-free facility

Oats are a good source of magnesium, calcium, and selenium.

These oats come from a local farmer/producer in North Dakota so the processing might not be as accurate as in an industrial plant ( but we like supporting farmers directly) in agricultural products. 

The term "Foreign Matter" is an industry-specific term that refers to anything found within a product package that doesn't align 100% with the product specified on the label. In the context of our products, this may include small fragments of plant stalks or tiny particles from the field, which, on rare occasions, may find their way into the final product despite our rigorous cleaning procedures. 

We thought it might be helpful to shed some light on oats and their harvesting process. Plants like "cleavers" naturally coexist with oats, as do wild mustard and daikon seeds, which are often dark or black. Following an internal review and consultation with several experts in our plant, we concur that the foreign matter you discovered is likely cleavers or wild mustard seeds.

FUN FACT! Oats were one of the earliest cereals cultivated by man. They were known in ancient China as long ago as 7,000 B.C.

Shelf life: One year if properly stored

Storage: Cool, dry, dark area. Oats can be refrigerated or frozen to extend freshness.