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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.
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If the label does not specify whether a food or drink product is gluten free, and they often do not, you can check the ingredients list and compare it to the Forbidden list (see the related link). You can also check on their forums as some folks will have contacted the company directly to ask.
Does special K contain gluten?
Yes. Special K does contain gluten.
Not only is the 2nd ingredient Wheat (which contains gluten) but it actually contains WHEAT GLUTEN as an ingredient.
Rice, Wheat (Wholewheat, Wheat Flour), Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Defatted Wheatgerm, Dried Skimmed Milk, Salt, Barley Malt Flavouring, Vitamin C, Niacin, Iron, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin (B2), Thiamin (B1), Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12.
Both white vinegar and balsamic vinegar are gluten free. Malt vinegar is not.
No gluten in lemon heads. Gluten is only found in some grains like wheat.
Can you eat sardines on a gluten free diet?
yes; gluten is only found (as I understand it) in wheat and grain type products.
Are Smith's Twisties gluten free?
None of the ingredients identifies wheat (or other gluten containing grain) as an ingredient. I suspect this standard line is there due to the use of shared processing equipment or they are made in a factory where gluten containing products are made so the manufacturer is unwilling to allow the ingredients speak for themselves.
Are there any gluten free high protein low calorie foods?
There is a brand called Kay's Naturals that offer a number of low calorie, high protein, gluten free foods. This brand has cereal and breakfast bars in a variety of flavors that offer the nutrition you are looking for.
Yes, guar gum is extracted from beans, hence there is no gluten content.
Is private selection whole precooked turkey gluten free?
Not sure about Private Selection, but I know for sure that all Boar's Head meats are gluten-free. Ask your local deli worker to be sure(:
5 things that can affect gluten formation?
1) The type of flour used, bread flour has the highest protein content and therefore the highest gluten formation.
2) The amount of fat in the dough. Fat inhibits gluten formation.
3) Water. Gluten will absorb roughly double its weight in water. More than that hinders gluten formation.
4) The method of mixing. As a general rule, more kneading equals more gluten.
5) Leavening. Yeast fermentation stretches gluten and makes it stronger and more elastic.
6) Temperature. Gluten forms best between 70 and 80 degrees (21 to 27 Celsius)
7) Other additives. Salt aids in the formation of gluten. Bran inhibits gluten formation. Milk has an enzyme which inhibits gluten formation and should be scalded before being added to a bread dough.
Why would I want to go on a gluten free diet?
Gluten free diets are important for those individuals who have an allergy to gluten. You might also follow this diet if you are worried about possibly having a wheat allergy. Otherwise, there is no advantage to this diet.
In general, the Armenian bread called lavish bread is not gluten free. However, it can be made gluten free with the correct recipe.
Can you eat chicken on a gluten free diet?
Yes a celiac can eat chicken as long as the sauce that is on top (if any) is gluten free. Some sauces such as terriaki are usually NOT ok. But some are according to the ingredients. Wheat, rye, oats, barley and malt are not ok in any food for a celiac. Chicken sold unfrozen may contain Gluten in the preservatives they use. Also, Chicken unfrozen my have chicken broth added and that may contain gluten.
No. Most beers are made from barley and are not gluten free.
