[pturse]

This may seem like a silly question but can Celiacs drink Wheatgrass?

[lovegrov]

Technically speaking in a perfect world it might be OK. But this is not a perfect world and the odds are it will be contaminated.

richard

[pturse]

Quote

Wheatgrass does not induce wheat
allergies, nor does it contain gluten,
thus making it safe for celiacs.

http://www.freedompr.../711-p32-33.pdf

I found this saying otherwise . . .

[Coulter]

I think Richard was saying that technically it is okay.....the problem is with contamination, which is so likely that it's not worth taking that risk. On its own and guaranteed free of contamination, wheatgrass would be all right.....I guess it's sort of similar to oats....they think that oats are okay (but it's debatable), however most brands of oats are contaminated, making it easier just to stay away from them--not quite the same cause there are arguments going on about this, but the same general idea.

[tarnalberry]

Yeah, you'll get lots of sites that promote wheatgrass saying that it's perfectly safe for celiacs. Maybe in theory.

The thing is, as a seed sprouts, the protein (glutens that bother us) are converted into energy and other compounds for the blade of grass. This is an asympototic process - the quantity of offending glutens approaches zero over time, but exactly when it's really low enough for us to have is debatable (and will vary based on growing conditions, seed age, etc.). Add to that the fact that the grass - once it's hit the point where all the gluten is converted - must be harvested without getting any of the seed, without room for any slipups, and the fact that seeds don't sprout all in the same amount of time, and you've got a logistical nightmare that isn't worth the bother.

[lovegrov]

What Tiffany said.

If you grew and harvested it yourself it might be all right. Otherwise, I say it isn't worth it.

richard