Re:Subject Re:Gluten Free verses Wheat Free

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Carol,

There is controversy about this also, The seed (wheat kernel) is often

still attached to the sprouts when you look at a bag of sprouted wheat

grass. I have read that they are safe but just seeing that the kernel is

still their tells me something different. I have also read that it is

not safe. See the discussion about this on the gluten free forum.

http://www.glutenfreeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=29774

They say that their is a possibility for the wheat grass to contain some

of the seeds

The University of Chicago Celiac Disease center has wheat grass listed

as a food to avoid.

http://www.celiacdisease.net/gluten-free-diet

Mark

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Hi,

I remember a power bar that contained wheat grass but claimed to be

gluten-free. After making calls, I learned that wheat grass is

gluten-free because it doesn't contain the offending protein of the

wheat kernel. Go figure! I don't trust something that claims to be

wheat-free until I do the research or the ingredients list clearly

doesn't contain barley, rye or oats. If it is made on equipment that

also processes wheat, it is still suspect until doing the research and I

am satisfied that they clean the lines well between runs. If it is made

in a facility that also processes wheat, sometimes I'll risk it

depending on what it is. If I'm not up for any risks, I'll pass on it or

call. Seems to me that if a product is wheat-free and also gluten-free,

it would be a marketing advantage to label it as such. Just my take on

your question.

Carol