Oat Bran: Is It Gluten Free?
Gluten verdict for Oat Bran: Not Gluten Free
Not Gluten Free
Oat Bran
The fibre-rich outer layer of the oat grain. Oats contain avenin, and Australian food law has no provision to label any oats or oat products gluten free, so oat bran cannot carry a gluten free claim here. Standard oat bran is also commonly contaminated with wheat and barley.
Where You Will Find It
Breakfast cereals, baked goods, health products
Guidance for Coeliac Disease
No oat bran can be labelled gluten free in Australia. Coeliac Australia recommends discussing pure, uncontaminated oats with your medical team before trying them.
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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