US EditionCutting the fat: Oat oil breakthrough paves way for industry growth
SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 21 – Researchers identified enzymes controlling oil synthesis in oats to aid breeding of lower-oil varieties, improving milling efficiency and expanding product innovation in plant-based sectors.
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This oat discovery could change your breakfast—and the future of plant-based food
Scientists in Australia have uncovered the biological triggers behind oil production in oats, a discovery that could revolutionize how oats are processed and marketed. By using advanced imaging and molecular techniques, researchers identified key enzymes that drive oil synthesis in oat grains. This opens the door to developing low-oil oat varieties that are easier to mill and better suited for high-demand markets like plant-based foods and oat f…
Cutting the fat: Oat oil breakthrough paves way for industry growth
New University of South Australia research is providing evidence of biological triggers of oil production in oats, a discovery that will help processing and potentially drive further demand for Australian-grown oats.
Cutting the fat: Oat oil breakthrough paves way for industry growth I Australian Rural & Regional News
University of South Australia (UniSA), Media Release, 21 July 2025 New University of South Australia research is providing evidence of biological triggers of oil production in oats, a discovery that will help processing and potentially drive further demand for Australian-grown oats. Photo: UniSA website While Australia is the world’s second-largest exporter of oats, high oil content in oat grains creates challenges during milling, reducing proce…
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