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What is gluten?

What is gluten?

In simple terms, gluten is a natural protein component found in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten is useful in holding in the gas bubbles that help dough or batter rise, giving finished baked goods structure.

Why gluten-free?

Celiac is an autoimmune disorder that damages part of the small intestine and makes it nearly impossible for the body to absorb nutrients into the bloodstream. This can cause malnourishment and lead to cancer, osteoporosis, infertility, diabetes and a host of other autoimmune diseases.

According to the Ambler-based National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, one in 133 Americans has celiac. The only known way to treat the disease is to adhere to a strictly gluten-free diet.

Could I have celiac disease?

Symptoms of celiac disease vary, but the NFCA Web site lists the most common as bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, an itchy skin rash, tingling and numbness, joint pain, delayed growth, thin bones, infertility, headaches, depression and irritability. In rare cases, some people may show no symptoms of celiac.

Learn more at the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness Web site, www.celiaccentral.org.

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Posted 07:38 AM, 10/29/2009
sequent-tech
Here’s a good food allergy recipe for Wheat Free and Gluten Free Pizza Crust: This crispy pizza crust tastes so delicious that your guests won’t know it’s wheat and gluten-free. You can hold a slice in your hand and it won’t crumble! You may also shape the dough into four individual pizzas. 1 tablespoon gluten-free dry yeast 2/3 cup brown rice flour or bean flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour 2 tablespoons dry milk powder or non-dairy milk powder* 2 teaspoons xanthan gum 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning 2/3 cup warm water (105 degrees) 1/2 teaspoon sugar or 1/4 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon cider vinegar cooking spray Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In medium bowl using regular beaters (not dough hooks), blend the yeast, flours, dry milk powder, xanthan gum, salt, gelatin powder, and Italian herb seasoning on low speed. Add warm water, sugar (or honey), olive oil, and vinegar. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. (If the mixer bounces around the bowl, the dough is too stiff. Add water if necessary, one tablespoon at a time, until dough does not resist beaters.) The dough will resemble soft bread dough. (You may also mix in bread machine on dough setting.) Put mixture into 12-inch pizza pan or on baking sheet (for thin, crispy crust), 11 x 7-inch pan (for deep dish version) that has been coated with cooking spray. Liberally sprinkle rice flour onto dough, then press dough into pan, continuing to sprinkle dough with flour to prevent sticking to your hands. Make edges thicker to contain the toppings. Bake the pizza crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread pizza crust with your favorite sauce and toppings. Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until top is nicely browned. Preparation = 45 minutes. Serves 6. http://foodfacts.com
Posted 09:00 AM, 10/29/2009
gfree
Local Philadelphia company with gluten free products, information, and recipes. http://www.GlutenFreePromise.com
Posted 03:29 PM, 10/30/2009
grain-free
Grain-Free JK Gourmet is a manufacturer of delicious AND gluten-free, honey-sweetened products that are beneficial to celiacs, Crohn's, IBS...as well as the entire family (www.jkgourmet.com). Also available is JK Gourmet's very-finely ground Almond Flour...ideal for baking and cooking. See the bestseller cookbook series www.grainfreegourmet.com for some amazing recipes using the Almond Flour. (Muffins, pies, pizza, crepes...)
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