Gluten in plastics from manufacturing, not contamination.

[RDLiberty]

So, is this an old wives tale or actually something worth considering.

Can't seem to get a straight answer online elsewhere.

Are plastics made with gluten? If so, is there actually any danger of the leeching of gluten from said plastics into food or drink?

I use all glass and stainless steel at this point with the exception of my dish drainer, my wash tub (so I don't have to use a possibly contaminated kitchen sink for dishes), and the occasional zip lock bag for veggies. All my leftovers are stored in glass containers and my food in served and prepared in glass.

That said, though I don't store food or drink in plastic containers, I do use plastic organizer tubs for storage of my dishes, glasses, utensils, cooking ware, sponges, dish towels, and cooking mitts. Plastic storage containers (such as the Sterlite brand), are the only way I can keep my dishes separate from those of my family, which are not gluten free. I also use a plastic storage container for storing all my prepackaged gluten free snacks to keep them away from gluten containing food and also keep my dog and cats from digging through them.

Is there any concern toward gluten leeching out and contaminating otherwise gluten free dishes?

I was always under the impression that plastic was a petroleum based product and not something they would use plant or grain products in the production of. That said, in today's world of green this and that alternatives, is it worrisome?

Also, gluten in paper towels? Is that a thing? I use a lot of paper towels for drying hands and dishes.

Thanks. RD.

[RMJ]

From what I can find, “gluten based bioplastics” are being studied.  Whether they are actually used out in the real world or not I don’t know.

Article on gluten based bioplastics

[Scott Adams]

Hopefully they won't end up being used!