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Wheat Germ - Is It Gluten-free?

ArtGirl

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ArtGirl Enthusiast
ArtGirl
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I was told by someone studying nutrition that wheat germ does not contain the the protein (which contains the gluten) so that it is gluten-free.

I am skeptical of this but thought I'd ask you research experts here on the forum what you have discovered about wheat germ - does it, or does it not contain gluten.

Now, my first reaction was - maybe not, but there is probably a good chance of contamination in the final product.

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tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
Posted

the germ and bran of the grain both contain protein, which includes gliadin. definitely not gluten free.

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
Posted

Sorry not gluten free.

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Lidieth Salas Newbie
Lidieth Salas
Posted

How about wheat syrup, is it gluten-free? 

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted

Personally I wouldn't consume it.

cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
Posted
12 hours ago, Lidieth Salas said:

How about wheat syrup, is it gluten-free? 

It can be gluten free as it is highly processed.  It is used often in the European Union and not in the US which favors corn-based syrups.   Learn more:

https://heas.health.vic.gov.au/early-childhood-services/allergy-and-intolerance/coeliac-disease

Like Ravenwoodglass, I tend to shy away from anything with wheat on a label even if it actually may be gluten free due to a refining process.  Sometimes piece of mind is priceless!  

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