Generic vs. Name Brands.

The other month I ran out of generic brand oats, and when I was at the store, the only large container of oats they had was Quaker, so I shelled out a few bucks more to get that and cause the earth less harm through less packaging, though it pained me just a bit to spend more money.

I have to say, though, that oats from Quaker are a lot better quality than the generic brand; they have a firmer texture when cooked, and ooze less gluten out into the water, and contain less chaff that should have been sorted out.

I’ll still get the generic brand next time I run out of oats, though, if the store has re-stocked them by then.