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I'm fairly certain no oats are gluten free. Oats are usually ok for people who are mostly gluten free because most people have problems only with wheat gluten, not with any other glutens.

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Q: Why are some oats gluten free and others not?
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Can I use gluten free oats for baking?

All oats are gluten free. If a recipe calls or allows for oats then it is perfectly fine. More thoughts: If you seriously need to avoid gluten, read the labeling on the product carefully. Some oats will be processed in a facility that also handles gluten-containing grains and there could be cross-contamination. If the label states that it is 'gluten free', then it is likely that the firm takes steps to ensure no cross-contamination. If you are asking about using oats as a direct replacement for gluten-containing grain in baking, you might be disappointed with the results. Many gluten-free baked goods recipes also use some type of gum (like xanthan or guar) to give a more familiar final product.


Is regular granola in restaurants gluten free?

Usually, although you can buy/make gluten free granola. Most granola contains oats, and you can assume all oats are contaminated (because they are cut on the same mills as wheat and other gluten grains) unless they are certified gluten free.


Is there gluten in Quaker oats oatmeal?

According to the website of Freedom Foods, who make 'wheat free oats':"...all oats do contain gluten, but it's not that simple. See, oats naturally contain a type of gluten called Avenin that is different to the type of gluten you find in wheat, rye, barley and triticale.Now if you talk to the Coeliac Society of Australia, they say about 4 in 5 people with Coeliac Disease can tolerate oats. We say the easiest thing to do is read the Coeliac Society position statement on oats and seek medical advice on whether this applies to you."The safety of oats for patients with celiac disease depends on the variety of oat - some are more toxic than others. The method used to assess this can be applied to other foods to determine their toxicity as well.Oats do not contain gluten, the problem is most oats are cut on the same mill as other grains that do. Unless it states gluten free on the oatmeal or regular cut oats stay away.


Does whole grain rolled oats contain gluten?

Oatmeal is often grown and / or processed near wheat making the chances of cross contamination high. It is possible to buy gluten-free oats where extra attention has gone into assuring there has not been any gluten contamination. Bob's Red Mill and Trader Joe's are two brands that have GF oatmeal.


Do whole grain oats contain wheat gluten?

Oats are naturally gluten free. However, gluten containing grains like wheat, rye and barley could have been grown in fields nearby and come into contact with the oats during harvest or transportation. As the world's leading experts in oat milling, Quaker developed a process to ensure strict standards for Gluten Free are met. Look for Gluten Free labels on packages of Quick Quaker Oats and Instant Quaker Oatmeal: http://www.quakeroats.com/product/hot-cereals/gluten-free-oatmeal.aspx


Is meadow gold buttermilk gluten-free?

It CAN be gluten free and it SHOULD be gluten free, but some dairies add modified food starch to their packaging. This can also be found listed as food starch-modified. If this is on the buttermilk packaging and there is no certification of the item being gluten free, it is NOT gluten free.


Is kix cereal gluten free?

Seems like it is. I just found out I was gluten sensitive and just bought some KIX. Ive read several posts (potentially DATED posts) that said Kix is NOT gluten free because it contains whole grain oats... BUT they must have changed the recipe, because I just read the ingredient list and there are NO Oats whatsoever. mostly corn products.


Does oat bread have gluten?

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How can you make a desert that is vegan and gluten free?

I make a lot of gluten-free, vegan desserts and they are very good. There are some ingredients that are used a lot such as cashews and tofu for creaminess. Or dates and oats for crust. Check out: Thesweetlifeonline.blogspot.com for some ideas. I have some fast and easy recipes, all labeled for special diets.


What do you feed a baby who has peanut and wheat allergies?

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What contains wheat gluten?

Wheat contains gluten but rye and barley also contain gluten. Gluten is a protein found in grains. People with Celiac's disease are allergic to wheat and gluten. Tapioca and spelt are examples of gluten-free breads. gluten is a wheat by product it is contained in the above foods but is also in many other products. when wheat is processed it is soaked and some of the gluten seperats from the wheat and is used as a thickening agent in many productes that one would not think contained wheat barley or rye. some soaps, soups, gravy ect...


Is Toby carvery gluten free?

There are some things you can eat that are Gluten Free, if you go in to a Toby and talk to a manager about Gluten Free they will assist you.