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The following ingredients are often code for gluten: amino…

“The following ingredients are often code for gluten: amino peptide complex Avena sativa brown rice syrup caramel color (frequently made from barley) cyclodextrin dextrin fermented grain extract Hordeum distichon Hordeum vulgare hydrolysate hydrolyzed malt extract hydrolyzed vegetable protein…” quote by David Perlmutter
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““The following ingredients are often code for gluten: amino peptide complex Avena sativa brown rice syrup caramel color (frequently made from barley) cyclodextrin dextrin fermented grain extract Hordeum distichon Hordeum vulgare hydrolysate hydrolyzed malt extract hydrolyzed vegetable protein maltodextrin modified food starch natural flavoring phytosphingosine extract Secale cereale soy protein Triticum aestivum Triticum vulgare vegetable protein (HVP) yeast extract””

David Perlmutter

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The list enumerates foods and additives that often contain hidden gluten, warning consumers to check labels for these ingredients.

In simple terms: Hidden gluten appears in many processed foods.

Key Takeaway

Read ingredient lists carefully.

Themes

nutrition health dietary awareness gluten intolerance food labeling

Mood

cautious informed

Type

warning educational

When to use this quote

  • grocery shopping
  • restaurant dining
  • meal planning
  • food manufacturing
  • dietary counseling

Key Concepts

gluten detection food chemistry consumer education

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you verify gluten content when labels are vague?
  • What alternatives exist for common gluten‑containing additives?
A Different Perspective

Not all products list these ingredients transparently, making avoidance difficult.

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