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FDA sets ‘gluten-free’ labeling standards

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/08/05/2013-18813/food-labeling-gluten-free-labeling-of-foods The FDA outlined products that comply with the new “gluten-free” labeling rule as: Foods that inherently do not contain gluten (i.e. raw carrots or grapefruit juice) may use the “gluten-free” claim. Foods with any whole, gluten-containing grains (i.e. spelt wheat) as ingredients may not use the claim. Foods with ingredients that are gluten-containing grains […]

Dow has developed a plant-based cellulose that mimics gluten.

Dow has developed a plant-based cellulose that mimics gluten attributes and helps gluten-free bread, pasta and dough taste more like the real thing. I am interested to see what improvement this makes on gluten free products.

National Celiac Disease Awareness Day

Lawmakers continue tradition and mark special day for those affected by celiac disease. The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution designating Sept. 13, 2011 to be “National Celiac Disease Awareness Day.” This action, which honors those affected by celiac disease, also commemorates the birth of Dr. Samuel Gee, a pioneer in celiac disease research.

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