Gluten Testing

Gluten is a family of storage proteins that is formally known as prolamins. Gluten-free diets have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially due to the growing awareness of gluten-related disorders. Though gluten is safe for most people, certain medical conditions require a gluten-free diet as part of the treatment protocol. Gluten may be found in a variety of whole and processed foods including:

• Grains: (whole wheat, wheat bran, barley, rye, farro, semolina, wheat germ, cracked wheat)
• Processed grain-based products: (crackers, bread, breadcrumbs, pasta, wheat-containing soba noodles, cookies, pastries)
• Other foods and beverages: (barley malt, malt vinegar, soy sauce, certain salad dressings, sauces or gravies thickened with flour, certain spice blends, flavored chips)

Benefits of testing food products for gluten:

• Helps consumers make informed decisions about food products
• Helps prevent allergic consumers from developing infections and health risks
• Helps prevent cross-contamination from other products and processes
• Helps products comply with the regulatory standards

Equinox Labs' Methods of testing for gluten:

• Chromatographic – HPLC, LCMSMS

Who should avail Gluten Testing service:

• Food manufacturers
• Food retailers