#HealthTalk: FDA Gluten Labeling
Rachel Begun, MS, RD, chatted with us about the new rule for marketing food products as gluten free and what it means for consumers. Check out the highlights.
- Q1: Starting Aug 5 2014 FDA-regulated foods making a gluten-free claim will have to have <20ppm gluten. How do you feel ab this?
A1: While certainly a step in the right direction, I think gluten free should indicate no gluten at all! #healthtalk
#healthtalk @EverydayHealth Q1 - FINALLY - it took way too long to make this happen. Imp for those w/ #celiac & NCGS
A1 It's a start! Ultimately I'd love to see 5 or 10ppm with reliable testing methods @EverydayHealth #HealthTalk- @Fitterverse #healthtalk - it would be hard for US to have a standard more restrictive than rest of world
A1: Ok...I'll put it out there. There are reliable testing methods to much lower than 20ppm. Why settle for 20? #healthtalk
A1 It's great that #GlutenFree claims will be regulated by the #FDA! It's so much safer 4 those w/ #CeliacDisease. #HealthTalk
A1: so glad to see ruling finally in place. no more guessing for consumers abt whether #gfree products are safe to eat #HealthTalk- .@Fitterverse 20ppm threshold was balance between keeping consumers safe and making #gfree products accessible and affordable #HealthTalk
#healthtalk What are the benefits of a #gluten free diet ?
NOT a diet for weight loss! The word 'diet' doesn't mean wt. RT @AnswersForSleep: #healthtalk What are the benefits of a #gluten free diet ?- Agree. Work in progress RT @CeliacBeast: A1 It's a start! Ultimately love to see 5 or 10ppm w reliable testing methods #HealthTalk
- While labeling is important, remember that the healthiest #glutenfree foods are those without labels. #healthtalk
- A1 @LoRoRD @RachelBegunRD important to note accessibility. If at 5ppm we would have access to a limited # of expensive products! #healthtalk
@EverydayHealth A1: Just like everything else, you have to read the ingredients to know for sure. #HealthTalk- A1: Manufacturers have until Aug 5, 2014 to comply w/ #gfree labeling rules. #HealthTAlk
- A1 @GFirresistibly @Fitterverse until down to 0ppm there will always be some that RX to processed foods. Do what works for YOU! #healthtalk
- Q2: Which foods are covered by FDA labeling rule? Which foods are not covered?
- A2: Foods covered by #gfree labeling law are those regulated by FDA--which are most packaged foods--and supplements. #HealthTalk
- #GlutenFree foods could be loaded w/ sugar + fat. They are for those who medically need them #healthtalk @EverydayHealth #ReadItB4UEatIt
- @RachelBegunRD I would assume it's also limited to those making claims regarding gluten as well. Is that correct? #healthtalk
- A2: Foods NOT covered by #gfree labeling ruling - those regulated by USDA--meat, poultry and egg products #HealthTalk
- A2: Foods also NOT covered by #gfree labeling ruling: distilled spirits with >7% alcohol, malted beverages #HealthTalk
