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Oats are also called “avena sativa” – look for this ingredient on labels of your favourite products. I love hydrolyzed oat protein – I put it in nearly everything! Although the suggested usage is 1 to 5%, I tend to use about 2% due to cost. It is a humectant, so I use it for…