What is Gluten?

At Gluten not Included we offer you a healthy and delicious alternative in Gluten free sweets and cakes so you can enjoy the sweet side of life without complications.

Celiac disease occurs as the body's response to an intolerance to Gluten, but what is Gluten?

Gluten is the name given to a mixture of proteins found in some cereals, especially wheat, barley and rye. The main proteins that make it up are glutenin and gliadin.

Gluten has been present in the human diet practically since the appearance of agriculture more than 11,000 years ago. These cereals have been the dietary basis of numerous cultures throughout history.

According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture in the United States, gluten is the main ingredient that makes up the structure of bread.

Gluten is responsible for the elasticity of flour dough and gives breads their consistency and sponginess. For this reason it is appreciated in the food industry for its thickening power.

People suffering from celiac disease are unable to digest this protein completely, triggering an adverse reaction, because the immune system is activated by detecting these fragments as toxic.

These fragments are called prolamins, which in turn are composed of gliadins and glutenins (wheat). These fragments are called with another name depending on the type of cereal, avenins in oats, hordeins in barley, secalins in rye.

This is a list of some foods that contain gluten according to the Mayo Clinic:

- Wheat

- Barley

- Rye

- Triticale (a cross between wheat and rye)

- Oats (in some cases mixed with other grains)

- Beer (barley-based beverages)

- Breads

- Cakes

- Sweets

- Unleavened bread

- Sweet and savory cookies

- French fries

- Meat sauce

- Imitation beef or seafood

- Matzah

- Noodles

- Processed meats

- Salad dressings

- Sauces, including soy sauce

- Seasoned rice mixes

- Spicy snacks, such as potatoes and tortilla chips

- Marinated poultry

- Broths or soup mixes

A gluten free diet is the best treatment for people suffering from allergy or intolerance. Gluten not Included has a variety of sweets, cookies and pastry for you to take care of your health.