Some Biodegradable Plates Can Transfer Gluten to Food

A new study from researchers at the University of Seville’s Department of Microbiology and Parasitology in Spain brings clarity to a question that has concerned many in the gluten free and celiac disease community: Can biodegradable or compostable plates made from plant-based materials contaminate gluten free foods?

As eco-friendly tableware becomes more widely used in restaurants, schools, catered events, hospitals, and take-out settings, understanding whether these products are safe for people with celiac disease is increasingly important. This new research, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, is the first to thoroughly evaluate gluten transfer from biodegradable tableware under real-world conditions.

The researchers examined eight types of biodegradable plates, cups, and straws made from materials such as wheat straw, wheat pulp, palm leaf, and sugarcane.

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