Are all Steel-Cut Oatmeals the Same?

I have a large can of steel-cut oatmeal, but it cooks rather slowly. I also bought some pre-packaged oatmeal that says instant steel-cut oatmeal. Aren’t these two things conflicting. Will both oatmeals have the same Glycemic Index?

Answer

I think “Instant Steel-cut Oats” are similar to “Instant Rice”, that is that these items are fully cooked, and then redried. When you cook instant Steel-cut oats in a minute or so, you are heating the water and hydrating the mix, not really cooking (chemical reactions not just heat).

I would assume the nutrition is similar for instant and normal steel-cut oats, assuming your packet does not have added sugar.