Codex Wheat Starch: Is It Gluten Free?
Gluten verdict for Codex Wheat Starch: Not Gluten Free
Not Gluten Free
Codex Wheat Starch
A specially processed wheat starch with gluten reduced to under 20 ppm. It is allowed in gluten free foods under the Codex and EU 20 ppm standard, but it still contains detectable gluten, so it does not meet the stricter Australian no-detectable-gluten standard.
Where You Will Find It
Imported European gluten free breads and products
Guidance for Coeliac Disease
Avoid on an Australian gluten free diet. Codex wheat starch does not meet the Australian no-detectable-gluten standard, and Coeliac Australia advises avoiding it. It is permitted in some imported EU and US gluten free products.
Label reading tip: In Australia, allergen summary statements are mandatory under FSANZ. Look for the bold allergen declaration near the ingredients list. In the US, check for "Contains: wheat" or similar statements required by the FDA.
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