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Hi all,

I haven't noticed a response to this question posted as of yet. The wheat
germ is per the Merriam Webster Dictionary:
"the vitamin rich wheat embryo separated in milling"

And from the Garuda International Corporation web site:
"Defatted Wheat Germ answers today's demand for grain-based foods which
are rich in natural nutrients, low in fats, and full of flavor. Garuda's
defatted wheat germ products are uniquely processed to retain natural
nutrients and flavor. They contain over 30% protein, over 15% fiber and
less than 1% fat. The special defatting process insures that Garuda's
wheat germ is fully stabilized. Various roasts and granulations are
available to fit the most exacting product applications. "

And from the site-CELIAC DISEASE-A GUIDE FOR CHILDREN, TEEN AND THEIR
FAMILIES:
FOODS NOT ALLOWED:

"Grains, Breads, Cereals, Pastas
Anything made with or containing wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt and
kamut. Breads or cereals containing wheat starch contain small amounts of
gluten; as do cereals and crackers containing wheat and oat bran, graham,
wheat germ, and bulgar. Cereals or breads containing malt flavoring of
unspecified origin. Regular spaghetti, macaroni, and noodles. Most
packaged rice mixes such as Rice-a-roni. "

Reading all of this as well as the standard safe and forbidden  lists
posted on the web tells me that Wheat Germ defatted (which only means
that part of the fat has been removed) is NOT GLUTEN FREE and is NOT
acceptable on the Gluten Free Diet in any form. My mind or common sense
(not to mention my gut feeling-pun intended) says that Wheat Germ
defatted or otherwise, is poison in a jar. If I am wrong I stand to be
corrected by any of the more knowledgable and/ or professionals on the
list.

Linda Holmes--GF in Maine