27 Jul 2020 --- Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen Functional Foods has released PromOat Instant, touted as the first oat beta-glucan that is 100 percent soluble in water. The ingredient, which is extracted from Swedish, GMO-free, wholegrain oats, addresses major health issues including heart disease and diabetes. It is also designed for use in applications such as nutritional supplements and powdered beverages, the company states.