I thought that ALL oats were gluten free, it is OATS NOT wheat, so how can there be a difference??? I also noticed that these are more EXPENSIVE TKS
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These oats are gluten free! They are made in a factory that does not have any processing of wheat in it. I heard that all oats are gluten free but that is a myth. Hope this helps.
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Bob Mills guarantees that their gluten free oats is processed in a wheat free environment. Other oats, although gluten free naturally, may be processed in the equipment and/or spaces where other wheat products are processed thereby having gluten incorporated. Those who are gluten sensitive or allergic cannot take the chance of ingesting the gluten under any circumstances.
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These oats were processed in a gluten-free facility. Some people cannot tolerate even the slightest bit of gluten, so it is necessary to have dedicated facilities because of cross-contamination.
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I believe the reason is due to the fact that most grains are processed with equipment and around other grains such as wheat. They process these in an environment that is free from wheat products (hence the additional expense).
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Some oats may be contaminated (depending on where they are processed). Bob's are certified GF. You are paying for certified GF oats.
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They are similar but not identical. For many people, the difference may be meaningless, but you won't know until you try. GF generally means no gluten in the product AND no cross contamination during the growing and production processes. While oats have no wheat gluten, as you correctly note, wheat glutens may cross contaminate the oats from neighboring fields or the use of the same machinery. My wife and I eat only the Bob's oats, and I've eaten both versions from Bob's and had no reaction to the ones not noted as GF. You may differ. Good luck!
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The problem with oats is that they are constantly rotated with glutenous crops such as wheat, barely, rye etc. So cross contamination by being grown in the same field is an issue. To be sure it's gluten free the crops have to be grown in dedicated oat only fields with no glutenous crops being grown around it or rotated in the fields. Yes, Bob does still make GF oats, I picked some up today at the store. If in doubt make sure it says GF for your healths sake.
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Sorry, since I don't need to be on a gluten-free diet, I'm not fully-aware of what foods contain gluten. I don't believe that wheat grass is "wheat" though.
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I checked the tables of contents, both active and inactive. I cannot find anything I can identify as gluten. I an inclined to think there is none in this product, though I cannot say so with authority .
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I am sorry, but never heard of wheat flour that is completely gluten free. This flour in particular is low gluten.
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Good Question! As my daughter is sensitive to Gluten, is why I purchased these.Always check with the manufacturer for these specific questions. I am not someone who should be liable for giving you inaccurate information and not authorized to, especially if you have a concern with Celiac Disease and/or Gluten Sensitivity.
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No idea. The ingredients are listed as wheat flour and water only. Clearly they contain gluten. There are some oat matzos that supposedly are gluten free although gluten is aknown contamiant in some oat flours.
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It is hard to say with oats, as they may have been processed in a plant that also handles wheat products. I have been eating the oat groats for several weeks now and have not noticed any ill effects, but then you might have a different reaction. I decided to take a chance and was satisfied, but then I may not be a good lab rat because I have not been officially diagnosed as gluten intolerant. I just decided to eliminate gluten from my diet years ago to help control headaches.
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you can check their website..no they do not have wheat in them thereby being gluten free.
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it is gluten free and, looking at the label, there is no mention of wheat at all. It is largely tapioca and rice flour, partnered with xantham gum.
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No, these are regular rolled "organic" oats but they are NOT gluten free. I was buying "gluten" free from Bob's Red Mill, but there were discontinued on Amazon.com. I do not believe that Bob's Red Mill is making gluten free anymore. Not sure why? Maybe the demand was not great enough?
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It's wheat dextrin, and the label says gluten free. I am very sensitive to gluten (in wheat, oats, barley, malt...) and this poses no issue for me. Works great!!
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Pure oats are gluten-free, but in many cases oats manufacturing processes allow a minute amount of cross-contamination by flour from other grains that do contain gluten. If you are sensitive to gluten, you may want to get the Bob's Red Mill oats version that is labeled gluten-free.
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All rice IS gluten-free...until it's processed on the same equipment as wheat. Then, it constitutes a 'challenge' to the injured intestines of someone with celiac (like my recently-diagnosed son, who's been losing weight rapid-fire over the past several months, basically because his intestines are unable to absorb nutrient, and he was slowly starving). It MUST say 'gluten'free' on the packaging, or someone with celiac MUST assume that it is not. Man, a LOT to learn out there...
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Sorry it took so long for me to get to this. Since I don't know much about gluten I'm not 100% certain if these would contain gluten. It DOES NOT claim to be a gluten free product. The listed ingredients are Safflower Oil, gelatin, glycerin, water, natural colors. I don't think those ingredients would contain gluten, but I'm not really "gluten literate", so please take that in to account. Sorry I wasn't more help.
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Yes, this product is indeed gluten-free. There was already a similar question asked on September 19, but unfortunately that discussion was removed by Amazon. I wonder why... Anyway, let me answer for the second time, based on my own research. Yes, if any product has barley, it is not gluten-free, but this particular product has barley grass, not barley, and unless there is a chance of contamination, this product can be considered gluten-free. I am not on a gluten-free diet, so I personally don't care if it is or is not gluten-free, but if it is important for you to avoid gluten by all means, you probably should contact the company and ask them how thoroughly they follow the gluten-free guidelines. Yes, this product is indeed gluten-free. There was already a similar question asked on September 19, but unfortunately that discussion was removed by Amazon. I wonder why... Anyway, let me answer for the second time, based on my own research. Yes, if any product has barley, it is not gluten-free, but this particular product has barley grass, not barley, and unless there is a chance of contamination, this product can be considered gluten-free. I am not on a gluten-free diet, so I personally don't care if it is or is not gluten-free, but if it is important for you to avoid gluten... » Read More Yes, this product is indeed gluten-free. There was already a similar question asked on September 19, but unfortunately that discussion was removed by Amazon. I wonder why... Anyway, let me answer for the second time, based on my own research. Yes, if any product has barley, it is not gluten-free, but this particular product has barley grass, not barley, and unless there is a chance of contamination, this product can be considered gluten-free. I am not on a gluten-free diet, so I personally don't care if it is or is not gluten-free, but if it is important for you to avoid gluten by all means, you probably should contact the company and ask them how thoroughly they follow the gluten-free guidelines. « Show Less
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These are not labeled "gluten free", just organic. There is a note under ingredients that nuts and wheat are processed in the facility where these are processed. Sorry.