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Hello Everyone,

I was curious and a bit concerned when I read the discussions about canola
oil a few days ago.  So I did a little research.  Here's what I received
from Lisa Campbell Program Manager, Canola Utilization in Canada.  

"There should be no concerns about the presence of gluten in canola oil. It
is true that canola is grown in rotation with wheat.  However, when canola
seed is delivered to the crushing plant, it is extensively cleaned before
processing. Due to the massive difference in seed size between a wheat
kernel and a canola seed, if there was any contamination, it would be
removed at this stage. Furthermore, after canola is crushed and refined,
repeated testing has proven that there are no detectable levels of protein
in refined canola oil when it goes out to the supermarket shelves."

Hope this helps to set the record straight.  


Beth Hillson
Founder, Gluten-Free Pantry
President, American Celiac Disease Alliance
www.americanceliac.org

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