Guest guest Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oat Avenin is a prolamine which is toxic to the intestinal submucosa and can trigger a reaction in some celiacs. Although oats do contain avenin, there are several studies suggesting that oats can be a part of a gluten free diet if it?s pure. Additionally, oats are frequently processed near wheat, barley and other grains such that they become contaminated with other glutens. Because of this, the FAO's Codex Alimentarius Commission officially lists them as a crop containing gluten. Oats from Ireland and Scotland, where less wheat is grown, are less likely to be contaminated in this way.[citation needed] Oats are part of a gluten free diet in, for example, Finland and Sweden. In both of these countries there are " pure oat " products on the market. Jj Cathcart jjcathcart@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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