Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Is Ezekial Bread not like eating wheat because the grains are sprouted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 If you mean Ezekiel Bread from the store, this product used to contain wheat flour so it was not safe for those on a gluten free diet. Last I heard there were now warnings on the packet label because the company was originally using undisclosed wheat flour to stabilize the bread. If you make sprouted grain breads at home, there is controversy over whether the sprouts of wheat form the gluten or not. Some argue yes; some argue no. I do know that there are dozens of recipes using non-wheat grains for sprouted breads as well, but I have not tried using one because the concept of masses of grains pulverized in the food processor, formed into a lump and baked in an oven just did not appeal to me. But anyway, to answer your question, gluten is a protein in wheat and it's relatives which forms when the dried seed is ground and mixed with liquid. Some argue that the gluten is the existing protein in the seed and that sprouts do not contain seeds, so it should be gluten free. HTH BL On 12/18/06, not2mild <not2mild wrote: > > Is Ezekial Bread not like eating wheat because the grains are sprouted? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 No... wheat still contains gluten, even if it's sprouted. I just pulled this off Food for Life's website (they're the company that makes Ezekial bread) Are Food for Life sprouted breads " gluten-free " ? Any product that contains wheat (including semolina, durum, spelt, triticale, and kamut) rye, barley, or oats cannot be considered Gluten-Free. What is important is the sprouting process, through enzymatic activity, changes gluten to a more digestible or tolerable state. Many individuals with mild gluten sensitivities use sprouted products with no adverse side affects or allergic reactions. However each person�individual constitution is different. We advise any person with gluten sensitivities including and in particular individuals with serious health conditions such as Celiac Disease to consult their physician before consuming any product that may contain gluten. On 12/18/06, not2mild <not2mild wrote: > Is Ezekial Bread not like eating wheat because the grains are sprouted? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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