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Donna Hale wrote:

> Is it true that quinoa has gluten in it?  I have not had any problem with
> eating quinoa noodles....
>
> Candace wrote:
>
> >If spelt caused a reaction she's probably allergic to gluten and not just
> >wheat. Spelt, quinona and a bunch of other grains have gluten in them. Mod
> >Food Startch can be made from a variety of grains, wheat among them.
> >Sometimes its made from corn and okay unless your daughter is also allergic
> >to corn. NOT an expert, struggling with the same stuff. Candace

Quinoa is one of the *not tested, but probably safe based on taxonomy*
grains. Spelt and kamut, on the other hand, are forms of *wheat*, and, as
such, should be avoided by celiacs. For more information, please dig out
Dr. Kasarda's "grains letter" from the archives.

karen

who just finished typesetting the CDF shopping guide, and is *very* happy
that *that* job is done! (The guide should be available in 3-4 weeks).

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