NO, SERIOUSLY...WHAT IS GLUTEN?Gluten is a protein composite (of gliadin and glutenin) found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). Oats do not naturally contain gluten but can become cross-contaminated (more on that down below). Gluten is Latin for "glue", which makes a lot of sense because gluten is what gives bread dough the elastic quality that helps breads rise, and it gives them a wonderful chewy texture (as in pizza dough). Without gluten, things tend to get a little crumbly. (Don't worry though, there are substitutes for gluten that work amazingly well).
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NEED A LAUGH?This video never gets old at my house! Jimmy Kimmel nails it with this "What is Gluten" survey.
NOTES ABOUT OATS...Oats themselves do not naturally contain gluten, but they can become contaminated during growing, harvesting, and processing. Some oats, however, are grown and processed separately, and are gluten-free. Look for oats labeled as Certified Gluten Free.
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WHERE IS GLUTEN FOUND? Gluten is found in wheat, barley, rye, cross-contaminated oats, and anything made with gluten-containing flours or ingredients. These include, but are not limited to:
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YES! Okay, so you know to look for the obvious sources of gluten, but sometimes gluten-containing sources are not so obvious. When reading nutrition labels, check also for (and avoid) any of these:
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This is not an exhaustive list by any means. It is just a sampling of some of the gluten-containing ingredients to beware of.
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SOME HELPFUL TIPS...
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Just a few examples are: Lipstick, lipgloss, lip balm, Play-Dough, lotions, shampoo, makeup, medications, envelopes, and vitamins.
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