Tag: Celiac disease food

Over 3.2 million Americans follow a gluten-free diet, a number that continues to rise. While plain chicken is naturally gluten-free, wafer thin chicken is a processed product that requires careful label reading to determine if it is truly gluten-free.

The majority of commercially available imitation crab products contain gluten. While real crab meat is naturally gluten-free, imitation crab is a processed food made from surimi, a paste of minced fish combined with additives that often include wheat starch. This means anyone on a gluten-free diet must exercise caution when consuming it.

Over 3 million people in the United States have celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten. For those managing this condition, a gluten-free diet is the only effective treatment, leading to the common question: Can I have ketchup with celiac disease?

Approximately 1% of the U.S. population has celiac disease, making ingredient vigilance crucial. A common question for those newly diagnosed is, "Is chili safe for celiacs?" The answer is yes, chili can be made gluten-free, but only if careful attention is paid to every ingredient and preparation method to avoid hidden sources of gluten and cross-contamination.