What is Gluten?

Gluten is a family of proteins found in wheat, barley and rye. Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together, giving bread its classic chewy, satisfying texture. Gluten can be found in many types of foods, even ones that would not be expected, such as soy sauce and even some French fries.

These include:

Any food made with cereals such as wheat, barley, triticale, rye, and malt

Breads

Some candies

Many desserts

Cereals

Cakes and pies

French fries

Pasta

Processed meats

Soups

Sauce mixes

Brown-rice syrup

Malt derivatives, including malt loaf, malt vinegar, brewer's yeast, and malt-based beer and malted milk or milk shakes

Some types of soy sauce

Self-basting meat

Why is Gluten Bad for Some People?

In people with celiac disease, consuming just one crouton can cause health problems, as they cannot digest gluten at all. Following a diet that includes gluten can lead to severe illness. Going gluten-free can save the life of a person with celiac disease.

We At Al-Juneidi do understand the difference it makes for our consumers to have Gluten-free alternatives for everyday foods, so we assure them that all our products are made in approved gluten-free environment.