What Do They Do to Oats to Make Them Gluten-Free?
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While oats are naturally a gluten-free grain, they are highly susceptible to cross-contamination with wheat, barley, and rye during growing, harvesting, and processing. This necessitates special handling and processing to ensure they are safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. In order to make oats gluten-free, manufacturers follow one of two main methods: the stringent Purity Protocol or mechanical and optical sorting.
