IS QUINOA GLUTEN FREE? A REVIEW BY NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS
Expert opinion from Michael Colangelo
Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition · 15 years of experience · USA
Quinoa is naturally gluten free. It is a good choice for those with celiac disease or for those with gluten intolerance. Quinoa may come in contact with gluten containing grains if it is purchased in the bulk section of your grocery store and therefore caution should be used in those with celiac disease. Quinoa is commonly used as an alternative to other grains, although it is not technically a grain, but the edible seeds of the plant.
Expert opinion from Janel Reeves
Master of Science in Nutritional Science · 4 years of experience · USA
Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free. If you are trying to cut gluten out of your diet or have celiac disease, quinoa is a safe choice. It is also one of the few plant sources of protein that is complete protein, meaning it contains all 9 essential amino acids.
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Expert opinion from Livia Dickson Chen
PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil
Quinoa naturally does not contain gluten, but quinoa can be contaminated from exposure to processing lines that are also used for gluten-containing foods. That's why it's important to always check this information on the food label.
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