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Is Caramel Color Gluten Free?

22nd February, 2010 - Posted by Scott - No Comments

This is a question that has as many answers as there are people asking the question.  I am no expert, so leave you with this answer from someone who is:

From Gluten-Free Diet , 2006 ed, by Shelley Case, BSc, RD:

Although gluten-containing ingredients (barley malt syrup and starch hyrdosylates) can be used in the production of caramel color, North American companies use corn syrup as it has a longer shelf life and makes a superior product. European companies use glucose syrup derived from wheat starch, however caramel color is highly processed and contains no gluten.

Be safe, eat well, and enjoy those caramel colored foods.