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Corn Free is not 'Gluten Free'
Corn Free is not 'Gluten Free'
Watch out!! 'Corn Free' is not 'Gluten Free'
Suitability Rate for Celiac Disease Most of us know that gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. It is normally present in these cereal grains, which are found in many of our everyday processed foods. We do not know, at this point in time, whether corn gluten is safe for individuals with Celiac Disease. There has been some disturbing evidence on the effects of corn on celiac disease, as a fair proportion of those on gluten free diets have been required to avoid corn due to similar reactions to that from wheat, rye, barley and oats. There are brands located in Australia, who's gluten free products are now also corn free. This also suggests some interesting background to the subject. Additionally, the prolamins in corn (zein) have not been adequately studied as to their adverse effect on Coeliac Disease. Due to this, it remains questionable as to whether corn is necessary to avoid on a gluten free diet.
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