20 ppm gluten is considered gluten-free in Europe

When we began our research into our products, we learned a couple of important things. First, the United States' Food and Drug Administration has never established a definition of how much gluten is safe for celiacs, or for that matter what the definition of gluten-free should be.

Then, we learned that in Europe, the Codex Alimentarius (their food safety standards) considers foods with a trace amount of gluten (20 parts per million) to be gluten-free. Based on this standard, food companies in the European Union make products specifically for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

After more research, we found celiacs in Europe have been eating these products with no ill effects for nearly 30 years. And guess what—the products taste a lot better!

We certify that our products meet the Codex Alimentarius standard of safety. 

How much is 20 parts per million? Imagine a basketball court covered with 999,980 grains of sand. If you add 20 more grains of sand, you’ve got it.

In fact, for the first time the FDA is considering to establish a definition of gluten-free. One of the options under consideration is to adopt the European standard of 20 ppm.

Here’s how the European standard works:

01To be considered safe for celiacs, the total gluten content of the food can not exceed 20 parts per million (.002%).

02Specially formulated wheat starch, also referred to as “codex wheat starch,” may be used. Codex wheat starch undergoes a thorough process in which all but a trace amount of the gluten is removed. This specially formulated wheat starch can dramatically improve taste and texture for many products, especially breads. If this wheat starch is included, the total gluten content of the food cannot exceed 20 ppm (.002%).

Our products are proven to be safe and have terrific taste and texture.  We hope you try them soon, and let us know what you think.

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JennyBosking said:

	We appreciate your feedback. To our knowledge, the Codex Alimentarius is the only organization to have established a threshold for gluten consumption. Our products have been consumed safely by Europeans for 30 years. The United States Food and Drug Administration has taken under consideration to adopt these same standards in the United States.
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a guest said:

	Sorry... Codex Alimentarius is not about food safety. It's about control. Seals of Codex compliance is a fraud. I recommend avoiding these overly processed items altogether and stick to other wholesome grains/seeds that are truly gluten-free..
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