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The market for gluten-free products has rocketed as celiac disease has become better diagnosed, and gluten-free diets for perceived health benefits have increased in popularity. The challenge for food manufacturers is in formulating products with flavor and sensory aspects that consumers will enjoy.

Maltodextrin boosts quality of gluten-free bread: Study

27-Oct-2009 - Formulating gluten-free bread with maltodextrin may beneficially impact on bread volume and boost crumb hardening during storage, says a new study from Poland.

GFF builds united front on gluten-free

13-Oct-2009 - The Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) has distributed information to food manufacturers and marketers to help them deal with media enquiries about gluten-free diets and foods.

Challenges and benefits of gluten-free labeling laws

11-Sep-2009 - Allergen labeling has come a long way, but a US study of food labels last month found that ambiguities are still prevalent. FoodNavigator-USA.com examines the current position on gluten-free labeling rules.

Science rises to the gluten-free challenge

10-Sep-2009 - The increasing prevalence of coeliac disease is driving innovation, and the growth in the size of the market is boosting R&D investment, but the ideal gluten-free product is still not on supermarket shelves.

FDA issues draft guidance on gluten-free beer labeling

20-Aug-2009 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance on the labeling of beers made with grains other than malted barley and hops, such as sorghum, rice or corn, the agency said on Wednesday.

Give parents a break over gluten-free foods, says nutrition expert

23-Jul-2009 - Many American parents are seeking out gluten-free foods, often without diagnosis of celiac disease, according to a new report – but nutrition and public policy expert Marion Nestle says it is not a concern.

Study suggests celiac disease has quadrupled since 1950s

07-Jul-2009 - Celiac disease could be at least four times more common today than it was 50 years ago, according to a new study from University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic researchers.

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