What is it?
Okay, so most people have seen catchy little stickers on food boxes that say "Gluten Free," but what is it? Well, gluten is a protein present in most wheats and grains that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough.
What has gluten in it?
When people think gluten they automatically think bread, but don't worry gluten is in a lot more.
Basic foods to avoid:
- barley (malt, malt flavoring, and malt vinegar are usually made from barley)
- rye
- triticale (a cross between wheat and rye)
- wheat
But don't worry, gluten call be called many different things so you should also avoid:
- bulgur
- durum flour
- farina
- graham flour
- kamut
- semolina
- spelt
Ok, But what does that really mean? Well:
- beer
- breads
- cakes and pies
- candies
- cereals
- cookies and crackers
- croutons
- french fries (yes, they are made from potatoes, but they are often friend in the same grease as floured floods)
- gravies
- imitation meat or seafood
- matzo
- pastas
- processed lunch meats
- salad dressings
- sauces, including soy sauce
- seasoned rice mixes
- seasoned snack foods (such as potato and tortilla chips)
- self-basting poultry
- soups and soup bases
- vegetables in sauces.
Quite the daunting list, huh? I thought so too. It seems as if there's nothing left to eat, but don't worry with a bit of experience eating gluten free really isn't that hard.
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