Yeast extract

[Amanda Hunter]

Can someone with gluten ataxia have its with yeast extract i.e crisps and snacks etc

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, @Amanda Hunter!

I'm not clear on what you are asking. I think there is a typo in your sentence.

Are you asking if the yeast extract in crisps and snacks, etc. can trigger an episode of ataxia in a person with gluten ataxia?

Or, are you asking if a person with gluten ataxia can safely eat crisps and snacks, etc. that contain yeast extract?

[Scott Adams]

Here is an article on yeast that might be helpful--there can be trace amount of gluten in some yeast extracts, so if you're super sensitive you may want to avoid the ingredient:

 

[cristiana]

Hi Amanda

I had a friend whose father was a coeliac and he was the sort of man who would be very thorough and ring manufacturers if he was in any doubt about a product containing gluten.  He made a point of buying Tesco's yeast extract.  I've used it myself more recently as I missed Marmite which I do know can contain traces of gluten, and I haven't had any issues.   You may wish to contact Tesco's HQ to be doubly sure, but I think it is safe.

Cristiana