In Australia we can’t call any product containing oats gluten free! Here in Australia, we do things a bit differently. We often celebrate and embrace this as our uniqueness, but in other scenarios, like this one, I believe we are creating enormous confusion, unrest and more importantly leading consumers to believe that ‘wheat free’ also …
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What are Gluten-Free Flours Alternatives I came across a great list of flours used for Gluten-Free Baking and thought I would share and I added in some new ones…Nut flours Nut flours can be sweet, nutty and delicious. They form the basis of traditional gluten-free sweets such as marzipan, nougat and macaroons and can be …
Gluten-free diet – Does it Really Work? When visiting a grocery store, you might have noticed the increasing variety of gluten-free foods. Is eating a gluten-free diet is a new fad or is it good for health? Will it help you lose weight or become healthier? The fact is eating a gluten-free diet is necessary …
Easy Way to Maintain Gluten-Free Diets Many people sometimes find it hard to keep to gluten-free diets because of a supposed long list of what they will have to do without when observing one. It usually appears very difficult and uncomfortable to bear thereby reducing the willingness to want to observe such a diet. But …
Gluten-Free and Yeast-Free: Are they the Same? Maybe you have wondered to yourself in the past or now if the phenomenon of food being gluten-free is the same as yeast-free. Well, the answer to that is in the negative.When a food is said to be gluten-free, it simply means such food does not contain gluten. …
What is a gluten-free diet and how does it work? Several people follow a gluten-free diet for a variety of reasons like sensitivity to gluten, suffering from celiac disease or personal reasons. Gluten-free diets involve avoiding foods contains wheat, barley and rye. Gluten is a type of protein, found in grains like wheat, barley and …
How a Gluten-Free Diet Can Help Some Systems Individuals diagnosed with Coeliac Disease or gluten intolerance experience digestive problems after consumption of ingredients that contain the protein gluten. Gluten is typically found in pasta, bread, and baked goods, but can also be “hidden” in other ingredients and meals. It is important for those with gluten …
Gluten-Free Ingredients: Acceptable Ingredients for a Gluten-Free Diet Acacia Gum Adzuki Bean Acacia Gum Agar Agave Albumen Alcohol – Specific Types (check labels) Alfalfa Algae Almond Nut Amaranth Annatto Annatto Color Apple Cider Vinegar Arabic Gum Arrowroot Artichokes Ascorbic Acid Baking Soda Balsamic Vinegar Beeswax Beans Beta Carotene Bicarbonate of Soda (baking soda) Brown Sugar …
Should Coeliacs Eat Oats? It Depends on the Oats. Gut Health and Coeliac Disease | Can coeliacs eat oats? It is still a matter of controversy whether or not oats are safe for people with coeliac disease. Can coeliacs eat oats? The general consensus at this point seems to be that pure oats are safe for …