Question: I am gluten intolerant. Can I eat Oatly products?
Answer: Oatly is a very low gluten product. As we make special stipulations for the purity of our raw oats, we can guarantee that Oatly products contain a maximum of 100 parts per million gluten from wheat, rye and barley.  Anyone with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance who believes that they may be safe with this type of very low gluten product should seek medical advice.  In accordance with the new EU rules on foods that are suitable for people with gluten intolerance, a product can only be labelled gluten free when it does not contain gluten exceeding 20 parts per million.

Question: Are Oatly products free from milk, nuts and soy?
Answer: Yes. All Oatly products are guaranteed free from milk, nuts or soy. No ingredients originating from milk, nuts or soy are used in our products. Nor do we use ingredients related to soy such as locust bean gum. We ensure that there is no contamination from milk, nuts and soy in our production process. 

Question: Can the Oatly oat beverage be boiled? 
Answer: Yes, it is perfect for boiling.

Question: Why should I shake the Oatly cartons? 
Answer: Our beverages must be shaken well before it is poured because separation occurs in the carton. We decided not to use any stabilisers in our beverages so a certain amount of natural sedimentation occurs in the product which is easily reincorporated after a quick shake.

Question: Is Oatly oat beverage suitable for children under one?
Answer: Like other foods, Oatly can be introduced gradually from around the age of six months but as with infant formulas, it is not intended to constitute a large part of an infant's diet (certain mineral and vitamin supplements would be required, as in infant formulas)

Question: Are Oatly beverages suitable for me if I have diabetes?
Answer: Nutritionally well-balanced food is good for everyone, especially for diabetics. No specific clinical studies have been conducted on our products in relation to diabetes, but given that our oat beverages are a well-balanced food in terms of protein, fat and carbohydrates are well suited to the diet of a diabetic. Oatly products are also a source of soluble fibre: one of the beneficial effects of which is on blood cholesterol, which may also be of interest for many diabetics. We recommend that you consult your dietician to establish whether individual products are suitable or not.

Question: How should I store unopened products?
Answer: All Oatly products can be stored at room temperature until the packaging has been opened. Oatly stays fresh for 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator after opening.

Question: Can Oatly be frozen?
Answer: The oat beverages can be frozen, but you should be aware that they will be slightly grainy on defrosting.  This is not in any way harmful and disappears if you use the products in the preparation of hot food.

Question: How do I use Oatly oat beverage?
Answer: Use it just like standard milk. Drink it as it is or use it in cooking and baking. Oatly oat beverage is simple to use as you just replace the milk or cream in your recipes with the same quantity of Oatly with a delicious and healthy result.

Question: Do you use anything that is genetically modified?
Answer: Oatly is a natural product. We use neither genetically modified ingredients nor trans-fats.

Question: Where do the oats come from?
Answer: We use only pure Swedish oats.

Question: Are the oats organically grown?
Answer: Organic EU-approved oats are used in the organic products. The oats in Oatly’s other products bear the Svenskt Sigill mark, which means that the use of chemicals in their cultivation is limited. All our oats are grown in Sweden.

Question: I’m not allergic or intolerant to cow’s milk but I want to include the health benefits of oats in my diet.  Some suggestions please:

Answer: Oatly is heat-stable, so it is ideal for use in cooking and baking instead of dairy milk or cream and because it is naturally low fat and low in sodium, it is a healthy alternative. Here are some quick and easy ways for you and your family to enjoy the health benefits of Oatly every day:

•  Make your morning cereal or porridge with Oatly
•  Whizz up a delicious Oatly raspberry and banana smoothie as a snack
• Grab a delicious soup made from Oatly for lunch
• Satisfy your chocolate cravings without ruining your diet with a glass of Oatly Chocolate.  It contains only 55 calories per 100ml.
• Nibble on an Oatly apple and cranberry muffin for tea

Question: I think I am lactose intolerant.  Can I drink Oatly?
Answer:  Yes. Oatly is lactose free.

Question: Can pregnant women and nursing mothers drink Oatly?
Answer:  Oatly is suitable for both pregnant women and nursing mothers.  Enriched Unsweetened, Vanilla Enriched and Chocolate Enriched are fortified with folic acid.

Question:  I’m worried about osteoporosis and my calcium intake.  Should I still drink Oatly?
Answer:  Oatly Enriched Unsweetened, Oatly Vanilla Enriched and Oatly Chocolate Enriched contain 120 mg calcium per 100 ml product (15% of RDA) which is the same amount as ordinary milk.

Question: What nutritional benefit will I gain by swapping other milks for Oatly?
Answer:  Oatly has a well balanced composition of protein, fats and carbohydrates and are naturally low in saturated fat. The Enriched Unsweetened variety does not contain any added sugar. Oats contain slow energy release carbohydrates and are high in soluble fibre. The soluble fibre (beta-glucans) in oats provide a slow assimilation of carbohydrates leading to a prolonged sense of feeling full which makes it easier to stop reaching for snacks between meals.

Oatly contains natural fibres, both soluble and insoluble.  Many of the health benefits of oats come from the fibre component,  especially a type of soluble fibre called beta-glucan.  So when choosing an oat beverage it’s important to choose a brand like Oatly that contains natural soluble fibres (beta-glucan).

Question: As there already are so many good nutrients in oats, why does Oatly need to add vitamins to Oatly Enriched Unsweetend, Oatly Enriched Vanilla and Oatly Enriched Chocolate?
Answer: Since Oatly has a naturally good balanced composition of protein, fats and carbohydrates it makes sense to add what nature has left out to give a product with added nutritional benefits.

Question:  Tell me about the benefits of the protein in Oatly oat beverages.
Answer:  Oats contain more protein than other cereals.  High in lysine which is often low in other cereal grains, oats bring a real balance to your protein needs. They are a useful source of the amino acid tryptophan which is used to make the ‘feel-good’ hormone serotonin in the brain. Check the label of the oat drink or product you buy for the benchmark of 1g of protein per 100ml so that you know that you’re getting all the natural health benefits of pure oats.