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10-29-2006, 12:16 PM | #1 | ||
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Does anyone have any info on wheatgrass/ wheatgrass juice? I've been asked the question, and don't have the answer readily available to me. A quick google search tells me that many juicers are promoting it as gluten free, but is it? Does anyone have an authoritative source for this one?
Found it on the forbidden list on Celiac.com http://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=185 Found it on the we don't know (so avoid) list here: http://www.csaceliacs.org/gluten_grains.php I expect most here would follow the rule when in doubt leave it out, but just wondering which way the "supportive evidence" leans. Cara
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10-29-2006, 01:09 PM | #2 | ||
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I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole.
Too risky. There are other 'green' drinks that are equally healthy and pose no risk. IM (not-so-humble) O
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10-29-2006, 03:10 PM | #3 | ||
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I wouldn't touch it either.
We got some free samples of Juice Plus and the Garden Blend contains barley bran and oat bran. Juice Plus assured me it was GF, even sent me a letter certifying it was GF. I still wouldn't let Colin take it. I suppose it could be GF, but not worth the risk, IMO. Rachel |
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10-29-2006, 04:25 PM | #4 | ||
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In theory, wheatgrass should be safe and not contain gluten as it is not supposed to contain any part of the grain. http://www.wheatgrass.com/faq/factsh...sfactsheet.php
I know I had one person ask about this - the company was very evasive when I called them. I was never satisfied that they actually tested for gluten. I guess you could call and find out if any testing is done. See if you can get a straight answer. Barley bran - they have to separate the outer hull from the grain. I would really be concerned about getting part of the grain in such a produce. Anne |
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10-29-2006, 08:35 PM | #5 | |||
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I was doing a little research on wheat & barley grass recently...
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu...tes/030405.cfm Quote:
QUESTION: Can a celiac consume barley grass and or wheat grass? http://www.clanthompson.com/exp_doct..._category_id=1 Statement from Kyo-Green about their product... http://www.kyolic.com/html/products/greens/kyogreen.htm Quote:
Yeah - I don't think I'd touch it either. It maybe GF - but it just sounds too gross for me
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