<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Dear listmates, A conversation last fall with a Tucson acquaintance who knew about celiac, concerned the commercial development of salt-tolerant (halophyte) grains. This let me to inquire about current status of commercial development of this gluten-free species (Distichlis palmeri), imported to Australia from the lower Colorado River valley of Arizona and California: http://www.nypa.com.au/Grain.htm I received this reply (excerpted) - which I share FYI. I have no commercial interest in this company or product, though I wish them well. Mark Sargeant wrote: >In Australia we are currenty going through an evaluation project with the >grain to develop a harvesting system for the grain, conduct milling trials >and then to conduct baking trials and assess for acceptance into the >Australian market. > >So currently we do not have any commercially available products. But >hopefully in the coming years we will be able to move into a commercial >phase with the grain. > >I would also be interested if you could forward the information about the >celiac list-serv, so we can inform people when the grain is commercial. > >Regards >Mark Sargeant >Research Agronomist > >NyPa Australia Ltd. >email [log in to unmask] >www.nypa.com.au Good GF eating, ya'll! Jack Cohen-Joppa Tucson * Please include your location in all posts about products *