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Gluten
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other related grains. It is used in baking to give dough elasticity, as well as other cooking and non food items. Gluten-free diets are void of grains containing gluten and are often used for those with celiac disease.
1,413 Questions
Does citric acid contain gluten?
Citric acid comes from fruits, mainly... And gluten is found in grain-based products. In the States citric acid is pretty much made from corn.
"Well over 90% of the citric acid produced in the U.S. is made via the fermentation of corn-derived glucose or dextrose, according to The Freedonia Group. Elsewhere, the feeds include wheat-derived sugars, cane sugar, sugar beets and molasses."
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Yi Yi Ren (Coix), sometimes called "pearl barley", is different from the barley grain that contains the gluten-like proteins problematic for those with celiac sprue. Yi Yi Ren is not believed to be allergenic.
Many people mistakenly believe that these grains are a form of barley, probably because many markets label them as "Asian barley" or "Asian pearl barley." In fact, barley is in an entirely different botanical genus, although the two plants are in the same family. Like barley, Job's tears are dense, rich in minerals, and easy to use in a variety of recipes, so the case of mistaken identity can be forgiven. The plants are also cultivated as ornamentals, incidentally, and Western gardeners may not be aware that the large grains on these grasses are perfectly edible.
Do sunflower seeds contain gluten?
No. It seems that all nuts are seeds, but not all seeds are nuts. In order to be considered a nut, the seed must NOT split along a seam (ie peanuts and sunflower seeds, which are not nuts for this reason).
Is equate Fiber Therpy gluten free?
Yes.
"We do not use any ingredients that are known to have gluten in the manufacturing process of this product. However, we cannot guarantee or claim that the product is Gluten Free, as we get the various ingredients used to manufacture this product from various distributors and we cannot assure that they have been manufactured and stored in a gluten free environment." -Walmart Product Expert.
What is the best selling Gluten free beer?
Lakefront Brewing Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin sells a great gluten-free beer called New Grist.
From their website...
Lakefront Brewery has launched a one-of-a-kind beer brewed without wheat or barley. New Grist from Lakefront Brewery is the first beverage of its kind that can be enjoyed by those with Celiac Disease.
New Grist is brewed from sorghum, hops, water, rice and gluten-free yeast grown on molasses. These ingredients are carefully combined to form a crisp, refreshing "session ale" brewed for those with Celiac Disease and anyone with an appreciation for great tasting, handmade beer.
New Grist is the first beer brewed without malted barley or gluten-containing products to be authorized by the U.S. Government. Each batch brewed at Lakefront's Milwaukee headquarters is tested for gluten prior to fermentation, before being bottled and shipped. New Grist is currently available nationwide in six packs of 12-ounce bottles.
To learn more about this and other great craft beers from brewers in the Midwestern United States, visit the website MidwestMicroBrews at www.midwestmicrobrews.com
Cheers!
Anheuser-Busch makes a gluten free beer named "Redbridge," which is widely available.
Are distilled alcohols gluten-free?
Sadly, it depends. Fully distilled alcohols *should* be gluten free, but sometimes part of the mash is added back in for flavor, making the bottled beverage gluten-full. Ditto with some flavored liquor - if it has 'natural flavors', it may be gluteney.
There are a number of places listing liquors that have no gluten, but in
general, you're safe with red wine, most plain rum and tequila. Check with manufacturers for specific info, and you can also buy the gluten test strips to
check things out before you drink.
