Flapjack Facts – Oats
Blackfriars flapjacks are mainly made from oats. Recently there have been new discoveries and information regarding the health-promoting powers of oats. Not only are oats low in calories, high in fibre and protein. They are rich in magnesum, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, thiamine, and pantothenic acid. They also contain phytonutrients such as polyphenols, phytoestrogens, lignins, protease inhibitors, and vitamin E. It is belived that this combination of elemenst makes them a ’super food’.