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This Is Probably A Dumb Question But...............

Debbie65

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Debbie65
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I´m a vetaren and a newbie at the same time(my previous posts explain this apparent contradiction).

I´ve read a few comments about potatoe starch being a no- no. Does that mean that potatoes contain gluten and shouldn´t be included in a gluten-free diet or is potatoe starch one of those things that has nothing to do with it´s namesake? I don´t actually eat potatoes as they bloat me and give me stomach ache but I never made the gluten-free connection.

I appologise profusely if this is the dumbest question ever posted.

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AndreaB Contributor
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I haven't heard of potato starch being a no-no. It is used in a lot of gluten free flour mixes. If you have a problem with potatoes you may want to try something with potato starch to see if you react to the starch. It could probably be subbed for something else in recipes. I'm new at this and haven't tried any changes to recipes at this time.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Hi Debbie--welcome!

Potato starch is gluten-free, as are potatoes. (There is no such thing as a dumb question here!)

Lymetoo Contributor
Lymetoo
Posted

You could have intestinal yeast. That might explain the reaction to potatoes....or you're allergic..???

Ursa Major Collaborator
Ursa Major
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This is NOT a dumb question! I am intolerant to the nightshade family, and potatoes cause bloating, gas and diarrhea with me. It is a completely different issue from gluten intolerance, and potatoes and potato starch do not contain gluten. Still, many people who are gluten intolerant also seem to be intolerant to nightshades. Maybe you are, too?

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