Need a Food Allergy Shopping Guide? - Wheat Starch

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Written by Cilie Yack

About Wheat Starch in a Gluten-free Diet for Celiacs

Most celiac organizations in the USA and Canada do not believe that wheat starch is safe for celiacs. In Europe, however, Codex Alimentarius Quality wheat starch is considered acceptable in the celiac diet by most doctors and celiac organizations. This is a higher quality of wheat starch than is generally available in the USA or Canada. The wheat starch is tested and only when it passes an inspection does it get used by food manufacturers.

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