glutenmaestro
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Glucose syrup is definitely a problem for some, including myself. Given it’s made from wheat starch (where gluten content varies) and further processing renders most of the gluten undetectable (but not necessarily absent), it’s no surprise some of us have problems with it. Different people react to different gluten components (including components not det...
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In the U.S., does wheat (as an allergen) need to be identified in the ingredient lists of foods containing ethanol (e.g. vanilla extract in candy etc.), or white vinegar, when distilled from wheat? Unlike Europe, Australia/New Zealand and possibly Canada, the FDA doesn’t mention any exemptions for wheat.
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Just realised I forgot to mention, if you do get the gene test be sure it includes DQ2.2 and DQ7.5 or tells you which two HLA-DQ genes you have. Quite a few test kits still only look for DQ2.5 and DQ8.
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Might be worth considering getting the HLA-DQ celiac gene test for your daughter, yourself and her immediate family. If your daughter tests positive for DQ2.5, it is much more likely that together with her TTG result she has celiac disease. If she tests negative for DQ2.5, DQ2.2, DQ8 and DQ7.5, celiac disease is unlikely but not impossible. Also, IgA...
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You should see if it’s possible to get the gene test. Only needs to be done once in your lifetime provided a reputable lab is used. I’m not sure which country you’re in but if you don’t have DQ2.5, DQ2.2, DQ8 or DQ7.5 then celiac is unlikely but not impossible. Many commercial gene test kits don’t look for DQ2.2 or DQ7.5 so this can also cause a false n...
