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I read a post somewhere and wanted to verify if potatoes are gluten free. I thought it was ok for us to have potatoes? (I'm newly diagnosed, its hard when you read one thing and then you read the oposite thing somewhere else). Please help.

Thank you

Cindy :rolleyes:

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tarnalberry Community Regular
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Yep. Potatoes are not a grain, they're a root vegetable, and not even vaguely related to wheat. Unless you are talking about a packaged produce that uses potatoes, potatoes are safe. (Most frozen french fries are actually gluten-free, but a few have flavorings on them that are not safe.)

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Yes.....potatoes are okay.....I eat them all the time....they're fresh produce so there isn't any junk being added to them.........where did you hear that?

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The only trouble I have had with potatoes is when I add sour cream. My tummy is still healing and I have developed a lactose intolerance. Be careful of french fries from restaurants (cross contamination) and fries with spices or additives.

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When at home just make sure you wash them real well. . .

Since you're new you should watch out for the spices and such like j9n said.

Potatoes are great though, I don't know what I would do without them, lol.

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