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This was in the Specialty Food News and has me concerned.  Am I right to believe that this Z Trim will contain gluten since it's ingredients includes the hulls of oats & barley?  Please let me know if you are unable to link to this article by clicking on "Full Story" and I will send the whole article.  It is a little long so I just didn't want to send it to everyone if not necessary or not wanted.

In the article, it sounds as if they believe this will be a big product in cutting fat in our foods.  Wonder if the USDA scientists even thought about Celiacs and those with allergies to corn and soy?


SPECIALTY FOODS NEWS - SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2007:

The Plum Borough district in suburban Pittsburgh, PA is believed to be the first school district in the country to use the fat substitute, Z Trim, which is made from the hulls of corn, oats, soy, rice, and barley. Developed by USDA scientists, Z Trim is sold as a gel or powder that can be used in dressings, dips, sauces, baked goods, processed meats, snack foods, cookies, pies and other foods. Full Story 

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