High oleic oats could be on the menu following Canadian research win

Novel research out of Canada has used genetic editing techniques to develop the technology that would allows oat breeders to breed healthier oats. The work, conducted by McGill University, based in Montreal, has found promising data to support transgenic breeding to increase oleic oil levels in oats. Oleic oils are highly prized in nutrition for their cardiovascular benefits and their ability to lower the risk of diabetes. The news will be also be of interest to those in the alternative milk industries as well, as the changes to the oats could lead to improved oxidative stability which in layman's terms means oat-based milks will be less likely to spoil. McGill University officials said the research could unlock significant health benefits to consumers. "These findings pave the way for developing oat and other grain crop varieties with superior nutritional value, tailored to address specific health concerns, said Jaswinder Singh, Associate Professor in the Department of Plant ...