embden groats

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What does embden groats mean?

Crushed or cracked groats (hulled oats) for making gruel.

Where does embden groats come from?

Emden (previously Embden), in the extreme north-west of modern Germany, was an important port for the export of goods to England, including oats. However, the connection to Embden groats is not clear.

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