Steel Cut Oats (also known as Irish Oats) are whole grain oat groats that have been cut into smaller pieces rather than being rolled to create rolled oats. Commonly used as a hearty breakfast cereal, Steel Cut Oats have the highest nutritional value of all forms of oats and are a tasty and convenient way to quickly improve ones diet. Soluble fiber from foods such as Steel Cut Oats, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A serving of NOW Real Food Steel Cut Oats supplies 2 grams of soluble fiber. Since you are what you eat, NOW Real Food has been committed to providing delicious, healthy, natural and organic foods since 1968. We're independent, family owned, and proud of it. Keep it natural. Keep it real.