Recognizing gluten-free foods Important symbol of the crossed-out ear of corn

Symbol of the crossed out ear shows gluten-free food
People who suffer from celiac disease (gluten intolerance), must eat consistently gluten-free, in order to get no complaints. Although supermarkets now have a large assortment of products that do not contain glues, they are often not easy to spot. A help is provided by the symbol of the crossed out ear of corn.

Consistently refrain from gluten-containing foods
Experts estimate that around one percent of the German population suffers from gluten intolerance (celiac disease). Patients must strictly abstain from gluten-containing products because even the smallest amounts of Gluten gluten cause them inflammation of the small intestine. There are typical symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, fatigue and a fatty stool. In addition to the acute symptoms, it can sometimes lead to serious late effects. Therapy is currently not available. Only a strict avoidance of gluten whitening can help.

People who suffer from celiac disease have to eat consistently gluten-free. A particular food symbol indicates that the product is gluten-free. (Image: photocrew / fotolia.com)

Symbol offers those affected an orientation
Shopping is not always easy. Help here is the symbol of the crossed out ear of wheat. This sign, which stands for gluten-free food, offers those concerned orientation in the supermarket and also facilitates the selection of suitable products when traveling. This has the German Celiac Society (DZG) pointed out, which awards the symbol in this country. As the experts write in a press release, only products that "do not exceed the regulatory limit of 20 milligrams of gluten per kilogram (20 ppm)" must carry the symbol of the crossed out ear of wheat. These can be consumed without hesitation by those affected. "

Gluten also in ready meals
It goes on to say: "Foods that do not contain gluten by nature, such as milk, eggs, fruit, vegetables or meat in unprocessed form, are exempted from labeling because it is self-evident advertising. This avoids misleading use of the symbol for consumers. "Health experts also point out that gluten-free foods are not equally healthy for everyone. Gluten is not only found in cereals such as wheat, spelled, rye or barley, but also hides in many ready meals, sauces and sweets. (Ad)