Manufacturer Food Labeling Requirements

[edh]

Are manufacturers required to list sources of gluten on labels or can there be hidden gluten in products? I understand that they don't have to list gluten specifically, only that a product contains wheat flour, barley, etc. But can a product contain one of those ingredients without having to list it on the label?

If they don't have to list it on the label, what is the best way to be sure gluten is not in a product?

[chrissy]

actually, they only have to list wheat----not other gluten containing grains, but i *think* that it is not very likely to find the other gluten containing grains hidden under another name. barley will usually be listed as malt, and oats are usually listed either as whole oats or oat flour. i don't think rye is used in that many things. there may still be alot of old labels out in the market until they are used up. i am seeing gluten free listed on more and more things. the best way to know for sure if a product is safe is to call the manufacturer.

christine

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