[GravStars]

Although quinoa and amaranth contain no gluten, I read in a book I saw at the bookstore recently that they are sometimes processed alongside gluten grains and may not be safe unless labeled gluten free. Has anyone had a reaction to either of those grains?

[kenlove]

I've never had a problem with either of them but usually only buy ones marked gluten free.
The exception is Melissas quinoa but I dont use the package of spices that comes with it.
ken

GravStars, on Jan 30 2009, 06:38 PM, said:

Although quinoa and amaranth contain no gluten, I read in a book I saw at the bookstore recently that they are sometimes processed alongside gluten grains and may not be safe unless labeled gluten free. Has anyone had a reaction to either of those grains?

[dilettantesteph]

Ancient Harvest Quinoa is grown in gluten free areas and processed in a quinoa only facility.

[TeknoLen]

I agree with earlier post that Ancient Harvert should be clean. Here is the response I received when I inquired a couple weeks ago.
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From: Quinoa Corp <QuinoaCorp@quinoa.net>
Date: November 30, 2011 12:21:39 PM EST
To: Lenny
Subject: RE: Gluten free question

Hi Lenny, 

Our Quinoa is grown in Bolivia where no gluten crops are grown. We only package quinoa in the cleaning and packaging facilities in Bolivia so no cross contamination with gluten is possible. 

Our Quinoa Flakes are also made in a completely gluten free facility as is our corn/quinoa pasta and our quinoa flour. 

Best regards,

Linda Makowski
Quinoa Corporation
310-217-8125 Tel
310-217-8140 Fax
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