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The short answer is YES — non-contaminated, pure oats are gluten-free. They are safe for most people with gluten-intolerance. The main problem with oats in gluten-free eating is contamination. Most commercial oats are processed in facilities that also process wheat, barley, and rye.
Similarly, it is asked, do oats contain gluten?
Pure oats are gluten-free and safe for most people with gluten intolerance. However, oats are often contaminated with gluten because they may be processed in the same facilities as gluten-containing grains like wheat, rye, and barley.
In respect to this, are Quaker Oats gluten free?
Oats are naturally gluten-free, but stray wheat, rye, or barley can be introduced during harvesting and transportation. At Quaker, we've used our 139 years of expertise to design a proprietary method for removing stray grain to meet gluten-free standards and provide your family with satisfaction in every bowl.
Oats without a gluten-free label are not considered safe for those who have celiac disease. Specialty gluten-free oats are grown, harvested and processed in a way that keeps them away from other grains and the high risk of gluten contamination and are widely accepted as safe for those with celiac disease.