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Oats are not just a grain – for us at Kölln they are a real passion! For over 200 years we have relied on their valuable properties and made them the focus of our products.

Oats: The local superfood

Did you know? In 2017, oats were named Medicinal Plant of the Year in Germany. No wonder, because as a wholegrain product it supports balanced blood sugar and cholesterol levels – and all naturally. A real superfood that fits into every healthy lifestyle.

To ensure that our oat products are always of the best quality, we use a mixture of German, Scandinavian and regional oats. Oats find optimal conditions, especially in Finland and Sweden: mild temperatures, long summer days and nutrient-rich soils ensure large, light and aromatic oat kernels – the perfect basis for our Kölln products.

No cocoa, no chocolate! The most important ingredient in chocolate comes from South America and Africa. The cocoa pods contain 20 to 60 cocoa beans, covered in a sweet fruit pulp. But before they become the coveted cocoa powder, a real magic moment happens: fermentation.

After harvesting, the fruits are cracked open and the beans and pulp are removed. Placed in boxes and covered, fermentation begins – this is where the typical aromas that give cocoa its unmistakable taste develop. The beans are then dried, roasted and processed. By the way: The fine cocoa powder is also in the dark Oat Crispies of our mueslis – for real chocolate enjoyment.

The all-rounder among grains. Wheat is not only one of the oldest but also one of the most versatile grains in the world. It found its way to Europe around 7,000 years ago – today it is hard to imagine our diet without it. Whether as flour, semolina, flakes or even as wheat beer – this sweet grass can do it all.

With its high gluten content, wheat ensures the perfect consistency in bread and pasta. No wonder it is considered the bread grain. You can find it in various forms in our products, for example, as an ingredient in the crunchy pieces of our Oat Granolas. And the best part? Our organic wheat comes from 100 % German organic farming, while the conventional wheat for our crunchy pieces comes exclusively from Northern Germany.

Did you know that barley is one of the oldest grains in the world? It was cultivated 15,000 years ago in the Middle East and the Balkans – and to this day it is a real power grain. Along with wheat, it is one of the most important grains and is now grown throughout Europe and Asia.

Not all barley is the same: there are two-row and multi-row varieties. Spring barley is particularly well-known because it develops a full, starchy grain at each starting point. It is precisely these properties that make it the ideal brewing barley for beer. But it's not just brewers who love barley – it's also found in barley, flour and our Kölln products.

Kölln uses 100 % German organic barley

In our Kölln organic products, we use barley from German organic farming.
Barley provides a natural mildness and creaminess that is perfect for delicate porridges and nutritious meals. Whether in the form of flakes, flour or malt, barley is full of tradition and flavour.