"Just Because It Sat Overnight Doesn’t Mean It Fermented"

Lacto-fermentation changes oats long before they reach the baby’s gut.

When beneficial microbes ferment oats, they begin “pre-digesting” parts of the grain:

• complex starch structures like amylose and amylopectin are partially broken into simpler compounds
• natural anti-nutrients such as phytic acid are reduced
• proteins and fibers become more metabolically accessible
• organic acids are produced, helping soften the oat matrix itself

For some babies — especially those with immature digestion or sensitive tummies — regular oats can feel heavy because their digestive system is still developing the enzymes and microbial support needed to handle dense plant structures.

Fermentation helps do part of this work beforehand.

Instead of the gut handling a completely intact grain, the oats have already undergone a microbial transformation process that may make them gentler and easier to tolerate for some infants.

This is one reason many traditional cultures fermented grains before feeding them to young children:

Fermentation was never just preservation — it was preparation for digestion.

Ingredients

Organic cows' milk, organic rolled oats (certiffed to be glyphosphate-free), live kefir grain cultures

Shelf life

Our LACTOats® have to be kept chilled between 1-3 degree Celsius. They are best consumed within 7 days after receipt.

Amount Available

Available in 500ml glass jar

Packaging

All your orders will be packed in in a transparent PET bag for efficient cooling throughout our delivery. We highly recommend you to be home to receive your delivery.

Highly Recommended

For weaning babies, growing children, pregnant mothers and lactose-intolerant individuals. Individuals such as pregnant moms and children less than 6 years old should not consume regular overnight oats (those soaked in milk and kept in fridge overnight) as their nutrient demands are much higher based on professional advice.

Live Lactobacillus Count

Tested in Singapore Accreditation Council laboratory for food testing, our organic lacto-fermented oats contains 52 000 000 live Lactobacillus in just 1 gram!

Our lacto-fermented oats is also a source of dietary fiber, with 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100g. There is no lactose in our LACTOats ®, this makes it highly suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
 

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