Gluten-Free

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GF Tag
Gluten is a staple in many wholesome foods. But for millions of Americans with celiac disease, it can cause serious health problems. Celiac disease is a genetically-based disorder in which the small intestine is damaged by a substance called gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and some oats. This results in inability of the intestine to absorb nutrients. The disease is managed with lifelong avoidance of gluten-containing products.

A gluten-free diet may also be used by those who have gluten intolerance, dermatitis herpetiformis, wheat allergy, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, autism and other immunological conditions.

Our GF tag is given to products that would normally contain gluten but have been reformulated to be gluten free. For example, all fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten free and thus are not labeled. However, most bread contains gluten therefore breads that are gluten free are labeled with our GF tag.

Not all products that claim to be gluten free receive our tag. We take extra precaution to ensure that the company’s product was manufactured in a gluten-free facility. Many gluten free manufacturers also label gluten parts-per-million of their product. The FDA is considering using 20 parts-per-million as the cut-off for labeling a gluten-free product. If a regulation is established, we will use this criteria for our tag.

Gluten-free grains and starches:

  • Rice
  • Corn
  • Soy
  • Potato
  • Tapioca
  • Beans
  • Garfava
  • Sorghum
  • Quinoa
  • Millet
  • Buckwheat
  • Arrowroot
  • Amaranth
  • Tef
  • Montina®
  • Nut Flours

Products derived from gluten containing products:

  • Barley
  • Malt or malt flavoring (can be made from barley)
  • Malt vinegar (made from barley)
  • Rye
  • Triticale
  • Wheat (durum, graham, semolina, kamut, spelt)

Products often containing gluten:

  • Breading, Coating mixes, Panko
  • Broth, Soup bases
  • Brown rice syrup
  • Candy – ex: Licorice, some Chocolates
  • Croutons
  • Flour or cereal products
  • Imitation bacon
  • Imitation seafood
  • Marinades
  • Pastas
  • Processed luncheon meats
  • Sauces, Gravies
  • Self-basting poultry
  • Soy sauce or soy sauce solids
  • Stuffing, Dressing
  • Thickeners (Roux)
  • Communion wafers
  • Herbal supplements
  • Drugs & Over-the-Counter Medications
  • Nutritional Supplements Vitamins & Mineral Supplements
  • Playdough: A potential problem if hands are put on or in the mouth while playing with playdough or are not washed after use.

To learn more about this condition and the gluten-free diet click on one of the resources below:

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