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Oscar Mayer
GLUTEN -FREE
Choosing Gluten-Free Foods
This information about label reading is designed to provide tips for choosing gluten-free foods and is for people with diagnosed gluten intolerance.
Gluten
Gluten is part of the protein found in certain grains. It is comprised of gliadin and glutenin and is present in wheat, barley and rye. Products and ingredients made from these grains, such as flours and starches, also contain gluten. Oats have a related protein that is similar to gluten.
Gluten Intolerance
Certain people cannot properly digest and metabolize gluten due to a genetic condition called celiac disease. The gliadin component of gluten is problematic for these individuals. In the United States, an estimated 3 million people (about 0.8% of the population) are affected. It is recommended that those diagnosed with celiac disease follow a gluten-free, gliadin-free diet for life.
We understand how important it is for people who have been medically diagnosed with gluten sensitivity to have accurate information about foods to help them make informed choices and plan their meals. Our policy for all Kraft products, including Oscar Mayer and Nabisco brands, is to list gluten-containing ingredients in the ingredient statement on the package label.
This information about label reading is designed to provide tips for choosing gluten-free foods and is for people with diagnosed gluten intolerance.
Gluten
Gluten is part of the protein found in certain grains. It is comprised of gliadin and glutenin and is present in wheat, barley and rye. Products and ingredients made from these grains, such as flours and starches, also contain gluten. Oats have a related protein that is similar to gluten.
Gluten Intolerance
Certain people cannot properly digest and metabolize gluten due to a genetic condition called celiac disease. The gliadin component of gluten is problematic for these individuals. In the United States, an estimated 3 million people (about 0.8% of the population) are affected. It is recommended that those diagnosed with celiac disease follow a gluten-free, gliadin-free diet for life.
We understand how important it is for people who have been medically diagnosed with gluten sensitivity to have accurate information about foods to help them make informed choices and plan their meals. Our policy for all Kraft products, including Oscar Mayer and Nabisco brands, is to list gluten-containing ingredients in the ingredient statement on the package label.
updated April 2010