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Gluten-Free vs Gluten-Friendly: What To Know Before You Order
The wording on a menu can be confusing and frustrating for someone with a gluten intolerance who is trying to figure out what is safe to eat at a restaurant. Gluten-free and gluten-friendly sound like very similar words, but to be honest, they are very different, and choosing the wrong option could leave you dealing with symptoms later. Why Gluten-Free vs Gluten-Friendly Matters Per Google, the exact definition of ‘gluten-free’ is below: “Gluten-free” means a food product contains no wheat, barley, rye, or crossbreeds of these grains, with less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten allowed, according to the FDA. Meaning the food item itself would be safe for most people with a…


