Yes, oats can be eaten without cooking. For example, there are a number of no-bake cookies containing oats that are very popular. However, because some individuals have more sensitive digestive tracts, it is a good idea to introduce raw oats to your diet slowly and to drink some fluids when eating the oats. See similar questions...

Our cookie dough products are made with pasteurized eggs; that is, eggs that have been heated sufficiently to kill bacteria, and also may contain an acidifying agent that kills the bacteria. Commercial preparations of cookie dough are not a food hazard. See similar questions...

Although most people prefer asparagus cooked in some way, it is perfectly safe to eat asparagus raw. Just rinse it well in warm water to remove any sand and serve cold with a dip. See similar questions...

Yes, but we don't recommend it! Tofu is best when it is cooked so it is a bit firm on the outside, but moist on the inside. We've got some great recipes to help, or you can sign-up for our e-club and we'll send a monthly e-newsletter filled with new recipes to try, hints for cooking and even some money saving coupons! See similar questions...

No. Olives fresh off the tree are too bitter and too tough to eat. From the groves, the harvested olives are put into fiberglass vats containing a soda solution for six to eight hours. This generates heat and "cooks" the olives, removing the characteristic bitterness and softening the flesh. See similar questions...

No. However, it's important to understand that organically grown foods are not more nutritious or safe than foods grown using more modern agricultural practices. The same standards of nutrition and safety apply to both types of foods. See similar questions...

Oats that are ground into a very fine powder. Colloidal oats are typically used in health and beauty aids such as oatmeal baths, moisturizers and many facial scrubs and masks. See similar questions...

Rolled oats are whole oat kernels that are rolled to flatten them into an oat flake. Old Fashioned Quaker Oats, Quick Quaker Oats and Instant Quaker Oats are all rolled oats. However, Instant Quaker oats are not recommended for use in recipes unless specified in the recipe. See similar questions...

Yes. Store the oats in an airtight container or freezer bag. There is no need to thaw the oats before using as they will remain free flowing. See similar questions...

Most of the Phyllostachys species tend to have edible qualities. While some can be eaten raw, others must be cooked, changing the water at least twice to remove the bitter taste. Usually, the new shoots of edible bamboos appear in the spring (March, April, and May) in the United States. During that period, there is a 3–4 week window of opportunity for cutting them. See similar questions...

If you have eaten the affected product and are experiencing the following symptoms, you should seek immediate medical care. Symptoms may include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. See similar questions...

There are a number of Quaker Oatmeal varieties that are appropriate for children 12 months and older. However, as always, you should check with your doctor before introducing your child to new foods. See similar questions...

Because oats are grown, stored, transported in bulk, they may contain trace amounts of wheat, rye and barley. USDA grain standards allow a certain percentage of other grains to be present in the oats. Therefore, gluten may be found in oats, even if very small amounts of these other grains are present. See similar questions...

No. Cholesterol is found only in foods of animal origin. The only foods that contain cholesterol come from or are made from animals. An easy way to remember what does or does not contain cholesterol is to ask yourself if the food came from something that walks or swims. If it does, then it contains cholesterol. See similar questions...

Yes. The FDA has carefully reviewed 40 years of research and has concluded that eating oats may reduce the risk of heart disease. See similar questions...

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The only unrefined sugar available to the average consumer seems to be Sucanat ™, an evaporated sugar cane syrup. Raw beet sugar is reputed to be unsavory. It may be possible in some markets to get other raw sugars. In Hawaii, pineapple sugar may sometimes be found. See similar questions...

Raw honey is honey that has not been over-heated or over-strained. Excess heating, such as used to produce liquid honey, destroys the natural enzymes that the bees have added, including the substance producing hydrogen peroxide that gives honey part of its antibacterial activity. The usage of honey as a medicine is referred to in the most ancient written records. Honey was prescribed by the physicians of many ancient races of people for a wide variety of ailments. See similar questions...