Food Quote by David Perlmutter
““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””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Health Talk on Gluten Sensitivity, 2023
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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