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Is malt extract gluten free? I keep seeing it in cereals and snacks
Malt extract is almost always from barley and keeps its gluten through processing. It is not suitable unless the finished product is labelled gluten…Read →
What is the crossed grain symbol, and should I only buy products that have it?
The crossed-grain symbol is the AOECS mark for independently audited gluten-free products. Its absence does not mean unsafe. Here is how to use it.Read →
What does “may contain gluten” or “may contain wheat” mean — can I eat it?
May contain gluten is voluntary precautionary allergen labelling. No threshold triggers it and no test sits behind it, so it is not a verdict.…Read →
What does “gluten free” on a label actually mean — is it completely gluten free?
Gluten free does not mean zero gluten. In regulated markets it is a legal claim meaning 20 ppm or less. Here is what the…Read →
How Long Does It Take to Heal After Going Gluten-Free?
You’ve cut out gluten and done everything right — so why do you still feel unwell weeks or months later? Here’s a realistic timeline,…Read →
What Happens If You Keep Eating Gluten After a Coeliac Diagnosis?
This is the question that sometimes doesn’t get a clear answer at diagnosis, so here it is plainly: what actually happens if you keep…Read →
How Is Coeliac Disease Diagnosed?
Getting a coeliac diagnosis is a specific, ordered process — and doing it in the wrong order, or after you’ve already cut out gluten,…Read →
What Does the tTG IgA Blood Test Tell You?
If you’ve just had a tTG IgA result handed to you — a number against a reference range — it’s natural to want to…Read →
What Are the Symptoms of Coeliac Disease?
Most people picture coeliac disease as dramatic stomach pain and non-stop diarrhoea. For a lot of us, it looked nothing like that — and…Read →
Are Oats Gluten-Free for Coeliacs?
Short answer The myth: oats are always gluten-free — or, at the other extreme, oats are never safe for coeliacs. The truth: both extremes…Read →
Is a Little Gluten Now and Then OK With Coeliac Disease?
“Surely a little bit won’t hurt?” is offered kindly, usually by someone who wants you to relax and enjoy the meal. For most food…Read →
Are Spelt and Sourdough Safe for Coeliacs?
Short answer The myth: spelt and sourdough are gentle, traditional foods, so they are fine for coeliacs. The truth: spelt is a type of…Read →Newsletter
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