Oats are naturally gluten free, but are at a high risk for cross contamination! Why? In the United States oats are often grown next to, transported with, and processed with other gluten containing grains (wheat, barley, rye). A study conducted in Canada tested 133 oat-containing products and found that 88% of those products contained gluten levels higher than the accepted level over 20 parts per million (ppm).[1]
How To Choose Oats or Oat-Containing Products:
1. Look for a “Certified” Gluten Free label on the packaging means that the product has been independently tested to have safe gluten levels between 5-20 ppm.
2. If the product isn’t certified gluten free, check the ingredient label for “gluten free oats” in the ingredients list.
Recommended Brands (Gluten Free Rolled Oats)
- Augason Farms
- Bob’s Red Mill (Be sure to select their gluten free variety)
- GF Harvest
- One Degree
- Thrive Market
Example: Cheerios are an Oat Product that are Gluten Free but NOT Celiac Safe
Remember, oats are an exception to the FDA labeling law that any product with a “gluten free” label must contain less that 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. [2]
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