Do oat flakes (Spar S-budget) contain gluten?
I am intolerant to gluten (was diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis, my symptoms become much milder when I don't consume gluten). I wish to eat lots of healthy fiber, preferably cheap one, to lower the chances of colon cancer. Do oat müsli by Spar S-budget (picture below) contain gluten?
Best Answer
This is a situation similar to what consumers with food allergies face - the critical substance is not in the food items per se, but cross-contamination may be a problem.
Oats are gluten-free1, but during processing and packaging, residue of e.g. wheat may get mixed in with the oat. While this is probably minimal and not a problem for consumers who avoid gluten as a dietary choice, the effects on someone with a medical condition may be different - but this is difficult to quantify generally. Some brands offer oatmeal that is certified gluten-free, with the higher effort reflected in the price.
The only reliable answer for your question can be obtained by asking the manufacturer and whether the possibility of contamination is a problem for you and your body should be clarified with your healthcare provider. We don’t offer medical advice, for many reasons. For everyone who just wants to avoid gluten for non-medical reasons, they should have no problem with this product.
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Welcome to Seasoned Advice. Oats do not contain gluten.Are oat flakes gluten-free?
Are oats gluten free? Oats contain avenin, which is a protein similar to gluten. Research has shown that most people with coeliac disease can tolerate gluten free oats with no problems.Are oat products gluten-free?
Yes, technically, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration considers them a gluten-free grain under its gluten-free labeling regulations and only requires that packaged products with oats as an ingredient contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten overall.What brands of oatmeal are gluten-free?
Some gluten-free oats and oatmeal products include:- Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Extra Thick Rolled Oats.
- Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Quick-Cooking Oats.
- Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Scottish Oatmeal.
- Glutenfreeda Gluten-Free Oatmeal (assorted)
- McCann's Gluten-Free Irish Oatmeal, Quick & Easy, Steel Cut.
Are dried oats gluten free?
Oats are healthful and gluten-free. They provide fiber, complex carbohydrates, protein, and other essential nutrients. They are suitable for many people with celiac disease. However, some people may experience reactions to oat protein.Getting Started on a Gluten-free Diet
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Answer 2
The product entry on Spar’s Austrian website for Hafer-Flocken contains this information on allergies. (As translated by Google)
Contains: Cereals containing gluten and products made from them
I’m not 100% sure it’s the identical product as the English name given is oat meal rather than oat flakes.
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