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John Wiseman <[log in to unmask]> asked

>I've recently discovered a number of recipes that substitute
>amaranth flour for regular flour; but is it gluten free?

We believe it to be GF, and have a reference file on the topic.
To retrieve it, send an email to [log in to unmask]
with the body GET CELIAC GRAINS.  The file also discusses
other exotic grains, and the new research on oats.

There is at least one celiac support group in the US which
advises their members to avoid amaranth, however most
celiac experts we know disagree with them.

Bill Elkus
Los Angeles