Celiac.com 03/06/2020 - Celiac disease has an incidence of about 1% in the general population. It is an automimmune disease triggered by a proline-rich protein, gliadin, when it enters the small intestine and leaks into the wall of the small intestine (therefore the name leaky gut). Humans cannot break down proline-rich proteins. In healthy persons, gliadin passes through the gastrointestinal tract and is excreted in stool and urine without consequences. Celiac patients, build antibodies in the small intestine and these antibodies travel through the blood stream in all areas of the body. In some patients, there are no apparent symptoms or they can be very mild, while in others the symptoms are quite severe and are even associated with an increased risk of a certain type of intestinal cancer....

Celiac.com 03/09/2021 - We get a lot of questions here about what products may contain gluten. One question we've seen a lot recently is about drinking straws. The switch away from plastic straws has opened up a straw wonderland of sorts, with many eco-friendly options, including reusable, or biodegradable, and compostable.
Many celiacs are concerned that some of the new biodegradable straws, especially paper straws, may contain gluten. For people with celiac disease, a little gluten can be a big deal, so naturally, many people are concerned and eager to get the facts.
Are paper straws gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? What drinking straws are gluten-free-free and safe for people with celiac disease?
Paper Straws:  Compostable. Unlikely to contain g...

Celiac.com 04/11/2023 - Batter Than Good Baking Co., an Oklahoma baking company that claimed to be gluten-free, has closed down, and apparently left town, after its products very publicly tested highly positive for gluten. 
Batter Than Good Baking's Gluten-Free Claims Challenged
Rachelle Monica, a client of Batter Than Good Baking whose son has celiac disease initially conducted an at-home test when her son became sick after consuming their products. She then asked Gluten Free Watchdog, a group that tests and researches gluten-free products, to run a lab tests which confirmed her suspicions. The laboratory tests of Batter Than Good's Baking Flour found that it contained levels of gluten far too high to be considered mere cross-contamination. 
Batter Than Good Baking De...

Celiac.com 06/10/2024 - The European Union's ban on certain single-use plastics in July 2021 has led to an increase in the use of biobased and biodegradable polymers for food contact materials (FCM). These materials, often made from renewable resources, include proteins from wheat and rye, which contain gluten, a known allergen and trigger for celiac disease. Currently, there is no legislation requiring allergen labeling on FCM, raising concerns about the potential for gluten migration into gluten-free foods and subsequent health risks for individuals with celiac disease or wheat allergies.
Study Objective
The study aimed to determine the extent of possible gluten migration between six different FCM into various liquid and solid foods to determine the overall risk of exposure...