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If they sprout then they are raw. Even if someone says yes, that doesn't mean the ones you are looking at haven't been pasteurized or something. Purchase a small quantity and try sprouting them.
I have heard that they are not raw,. a lot of grain products are irradiated first. i don't think that an oat groat that has been chopped up can sprout anymore (I have tried it) , but I eat them anyway by soaking them, for breakfast, and they are delicious, because I am not 100% strict about raw. If you prefer raw only, try buckwheat groats (untoasted) they sprout. :-)
Here's a good article that goes into all the details about whether steel cut oats are raw. I can't quite remember the verdict though. :)
I buy raw organic oat groats from the health food store, and then i soak them over night before using. i actually have a really awesome recipe for raw oatmeal on my blog.
laura-jane thanks for posting that article, i bookmarked it :)