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Specifically Barley Malt Extract?


SpencerNeal

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Hello,

I have read that specifically barley malt extract is so minutely for malt flavoring that it is considered gluten free.  Is this true?  Are cereals (corn flakes) and granola bars that have barley malt extract considered gluten free and safe to eat for a person who has celiac disease?

Thank you for your help and guidance.
Spencer Neal

 

 


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trents Grand Master

Short answer, "No." Long answer is it will depend on how much of the extract is used in the product and how sensitive a celiac the individual is who is consuming the product. It is likely that it will produce a celiac reaction in many because they are on the sensitive side. At the end of the day that is the issue. But the other question is concerning the "Gluten Free" advertising standard. Does the product exceed the 20ppm standard?

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3 hours ago, SpencerNeal said:

Hello,

I have read that specifically barley malt extract is so minutely for malt flavoring that it is considered gluten free.  Is this true?  Are cereals (corn flakes) and granola bars that have barley malt extract considered gluten free and safe to eat for a person who has celiac disease?

Thank you for your help and guidance.
Spencer Neal

 

 

Hi Spencer!

No, barley malt is not safe. 😞 I have had success with Chex rice or corn cereal. 

Scott Adams Grand Master

Here is an article we did on UNSAFE cereals:

 

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