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"Christine R. Childs" <[log in to unmask]>
 
Glutamic acid is an amino acid  (COOH-CH2-CH2-CH-COOH)
           |
           NH2
That was first identified in gluten (hence the name).  It is one of the
basic 20 amino acids that make up proteins in our bodies.  It is should
not be causing any problems with celiac disease. (not medical advice -
just finished by first biochem exam last night!)
 
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