Biodegradable Dishes Could Transfer Gluten to Foods, Posing Health Risk to Gluten-Sensitive Individuals

Some Compostable Dishes Contain Gluten and Can Transfer It into Food

Learn why consumers should be aware of biodegradable dishware, which can contain natural ingredients, and allergens.

Gluten warning: Eco-friendly plates and straws contaminate gluten-free meals, research reveals

Biodegradable wheat-based tableware can transfer unsafe gluten levels to food. Liquid foods absorb dangerously high gluten concentrations from this tableware. Current regulations do not require allergen labeling on food-contact materials. This poses a severe hidden risk to those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Consumers must check tableware materials and avoid wheat-based options. A new […]

Biodegradable dishes could transfer gluten to foods, posing health risk to gluten-sensitive individuals

Some biodegradable tableware is made with wheat straw or bran, ingredients that may contain gluten. Researchers have tested commercially available biodegradable items, reporting the initial results in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Biodegradable Dishes Could Transfer Gluten to Foods

Some biodegradable tableware is made with wheat straw or bran, ingredients that may contain gluten. Researchers tested commercially available biodegradable items, reporting the initial results in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. One plate contained gluten and transferred the allergen into some foods and drinks at levels above gluten-free thresholds.