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jerseyangel

By jerseyangel
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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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I have some questions that I can't seem to find a definate answer to: Does the ingredient Malt Dastase (found in my digestive enzymes) contain malt or is it just the name? Is it the same as Maltase? The other question is: Do I need to replace my nonstick pans? They are not Teflon brand but have some cut marks. My dishwasher has a sanitizing cycle that I always use. Could gluten still be lurking? Same for plastic collander and storage dishes (such as Glad brand). Thanks so much in advance.

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bluelotus Contributor
bluelotus
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Good questions, though I can't help you...I have no idea. I was wondering the same thing about the pans and gladware. I hope someone has some ideas.

Kailynsmom Apprentice
Kailynsmom
Posted

Hey guys,

I am fairly new to the whole celiac disease thing, but I posed the same questions to my daughters dr...

Yes, go ahead and replace the pans, safer that way.

As far at Malt Daltase goes....I checked the forbidden list from celiac.com and it wasn't on there...but I'll look it up again somewhere else...

Kailynsmom Apprentice
Kailynsmom
Posted

Ok, a little research later...here's the scoop.

Malt Diastase is the same thing as Maltase...which is derived from ...BARLEY!!

IT is not gluten-free!!

psawyer Proficient
psawyer
Posted

Maltase is the digestive enzyme which breaks down maltose, a sugar. Maltase is not plant based, and is absolutely gluten free. Diastase is a more general term for a large group of enzymes including maltase, but also others which may in certain cases be grain based. "Malt diastase" is not a term I am familiar with, but I suspect it could very well be derived from barley. Maltose, the sugar, is also gluten free.

Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
Posted

I asked this question awhile back and it was determined that malt diastase is in fact gluten free.

Here is that thread:

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Thank you all so much for all of the helpful info. I'll be replacing those pans and have already purchased another digestive enzyme that is definately gluten-free :) --Patti

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