Youyu Oat Noodles

Youyu Oat Noodles

　　Youyu Specialty Oat Noodles: Thanks to its high altitude and cool climate, Youyu County offers the best conditions for oat cultivation. The oats grown here are vibrant in color, aromatic, and nutrient-rich. Oat noodles are mainly made from finely processed oats and contain 1.6–2.2 times more protein than white flour, rice, or cornmeal, as well as 8.5% fat—also 2–6.1 times higher than the other three types. The lysine content in Youyu oat noodles’ protein ranges from 3.6–3.7%. These noodles are also rich in linoleic acid, which helps break down cholesterol in human blood, offering notable lipid-lowering and therapeutic benefits. They are particularly effective in treating conditions such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. The annual production of oat noodles exceeds 100 million jin (50,000 tons), with the majority being sold to regions such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Sichuan.