Cross Contamination In Gluten Free Diets

Cross-Contamination is something anyone on a gluten free diet needs to be aware of. Foods can be cross contaminated at the time of growing, manufacture in a factory, or at time of preparation and cooking. This might not be a problem for someone with only a mild gluten intolerance, but it could be more serious for someone with a severe case of celiac disease.

• As a general rule try and store your gluten-free foods and ingredients separately from other foods that contain gluten.
• Use separate cooking equipment (Pots, pans, plates, utensils etc.)
• Use your own separate containers for condiments (mayonnaise, peanut butter,  mustard, etc.)
• Prepare your gluten-free foods in a separate area from foods containing gluten.
• Sanitize the kitchen areas.