# Porridge revival blends fibre interest with nostalgic breakfast comfort

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/comfort-in-a-bowl-porridge-hotter-than-ever-as-fibremaxxers-get-their-oats/
- Published: 2026-10-24T05:00:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T05:32:40+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/oct/24/comfort-in-a-bowl-porridge-hotter-than-ever-as-fibremaxxers-get-their-oats
- Topics: Art, Business, Culture, UK, World

## Key points

- Porridge is back in fashion, driven by fibre and nostalgia.
- Ocado searches for organic jumbo oats rose 98% year on year.
- UK adults average 18g of fibre daily, below the 30g recommendation.

## Summary

Porridge is enjoying a revival, fuelled by interest in fibre, nostalgia and the appeal of a comforting, customisable breakfast. Restaurants, bakeries and home cooks are dressing it up with varied grains and toppings, while social media is helping spread new combinations.

Interest is reflected in shopping figures: Ocado searches for organic jumbo oats are up 98% year on year, and sales of White’s jumbo oats have risen 56%. Oats provide soluble fibre, which supports gut health and can help lower cholesterol; adults in the UK are advised to get 30g of fibre daily, while average intake is 18g. Porridge styles range from coarse Scottish pinhead oats to creamy blends with other grains, and some recipes use rice, amaranth or quinoa.

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