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Why are some oats gluten free and others not?
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.
Can a wheat free diet eat oats?
If you have a wheat allergy you can eat Oats that are specifically labeled GLUTEN FREE. You SHOULD NOT eat oats that are NOT specifically labeled "gluten free" as these oats contain wheat. This is because oats that are not gluten free use the same equipment to be processed as is used on wheat. Gluten free oats only use equipment for processing that NEVER touches wheat. Therefore they are safe to eat and are not contaminated with wheat.
Gluten free recipes?
Gluten-free recipes do not contain wheat, rye, barley, triticale, or oats that are not labeled "gluten-free". Oats may contain up to 10% wheat as they are usually grown adjacent to wheat fields. You will discover many delicious gluten-free recipes right here on Answers in their Gluten Free category.
Are steel cut oats gluten free?
Most people believe that the oats themselves are gluten-free. However, cross contamination is the biggest problem for gluten-free people when faced with eating oats. Oats are usually processed with other grains that contain gluten, such as wheat, barley, and rye. Read the label when purchasing steel cut oats.
Do Starbucks oat bars contain gluten?
barley does contain gluten. oats do not contain gluten inherently, however, most oat crops are grown in close proximity to wheat fields so cross-contamination can occur frequently. Thus, oats are not recommended in a gluten free diet. However, Bob's Red Mill has a gluten free product line which includes gluten free oats which are grown in fields designated solely for oats. Oat products that say "wheat free" are not always free of gluten contamination. Only eat oat products that say "gluten free". WOW brand makes a great Oregon Oatmeal cookie. hope that helps. for more details on gluten and gluten containing foods, you can go to www.celiac.com
Are homemade grits gluten free?
Grits is usually corn and corn is gluten free. Make sure that oats/wheat/ grains weren't used because they aren't gluten free.
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.
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.
What can't you eat when your gluten free?
Anything containing wheat, barley or rye. Oats themselves don't contain gluten but are generally contaminated with wheat during transport so oats are avoided also unless they are specifically said to be free of gluten contamination.
Is there a treatmemt for celiac disease?
Yes, the treatment for celiac disease is a gluten free diet. It is not a cure, but celiac disease is an autoimmune disease, where your body has an autoimmune reaction to gluten, so the only treatment that is presently available is avoiding gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats (unless the oats are certified gluten free, oats don't actually contain gluten, but they are a rotated crop with wheat, so they are usually contaminated)
Are yellow peppers gluten free?
All fruits and vegtables are naturally gluten free. They only become non gluten free when they have become contaminated with produce that contains gluten. Wheat, Rye, Barley and Oats depending on how they are processed.
