<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> 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). [log in to unmask] (if urgent, use [log in to unmask] - the better half) Karen Davis of Davis and Associates (818)892-8555 "Pain is Mother Nature's way of telling us to slow down; Death is her way of INSISTING!"