It’s a total linguistic trap. You go to the store. You see “Rolled Oats” and “Old Fashioned Oats” side by side. They cost the same. They look the same. You pick one randomly. Congratulations, you bought both things.
Sprouted Rolled Oats Vs Old Fashioned Oats at Christy Cantu blog
Some brands even sell “Old Fashioned Rolled Oats.” That’s like selling “Wet Water.” It’s redundant. It’s hilarious. It’s marketing telling you, “Yes, we promise these are the old-school ones.”
The Unofficial Test
Want proof? Do a blind taste test. Cook one cup of “Rolled” and one cup of “Old Fashioned.” Use the same water and salt. Stir them. Taste them. You will not tell the difference. Your tongue will fail. Science has spoken—your tongue is easily fooled by labels.
I once bought a bag labeled “Traditional Oats.” I checked the ingredients. It said “100% rolled oats.” The company just wanted to sound fancy. It worked. I felt like a pioneer eating breakfast.
