Steel-cut oats derives its name from the process by which it is produced - large stainless steel blades chop the groats into two or three pieces, resulting in a texture chewier and coarser than other oats.

The cut pieces of groats are not rolled. They retain their shape ,this causes steel-cut oats to have more surface area, which slows digestion. A larger surface area causes the stomach to work longer to break down steel-cut oats. The glycemic index, a measurement of the rise in blood sugar, is only 42 for steel-cut oats compared with 66 for instant oatmeal.

Moulamein Rolled oats are Australia premium Oats, traditionally Dehulled oat groats, that have been steamed and rolled into flat flakes .Rolled oats cook faster than steel-cut oats, absorb more liquid, and hold their shape relatively well during cooking.