Gluten Containing Ingredient
Does Germ contain gluten?
Germ Contains Gluten
Often refers to wheat, rye, or barley germ; treat as gluten containing unless clearly from a gluten free grain.
Gluten-Free Exceptions
The following variations of this ingredient are considered gluten-free:
- corn germ
- rice germ
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