Identifying Gluten-Free Food: Nutrition Care Manual (cont)
- Ingredients that may be made from wheat, barley, or rye (cont)
- It is important to note that in the United States, wheat, barley, and rye do not appear to be used that often in the manufacture of the above ingredients*. Nonetheless, the only way you can be absolutely sure that a food containing modified food starch, dextrin, natural flavor, or caramel color is gluten free is to contact the manufacturer and ask about the source of the ingredient. The name of the manufacturer should be listed on the food label and an address, phone number, and/or website generally are provided. You may want to talk to your dietitian further about these ingredients.