Have you heard: "it's not gluten free if it's not safe for Celiacs"?
This is a phrase that has been shared within the Celiac community for years
It cropped up at the same time tons of bakeries started cashing in on the increased demand for gluten free food and subsequently started getting a lot of us sick by making false claims their ignorance/arrogance didn't correct for
It's inevitable that Capitalism produces shiesters
People who are willing to sell products they know are not safe but label it as such (big ag, big pharma included)
Whether it's gluten free grains that have been contaminated by gluten-containing grains-- which can happen growing in the field, during milling when grains are airborne, or during hauling when the trucks aren't cleaned properly between shipments
Or... kitchens that primarily bake/cook with gluten but offer their ridiculous "gluten free options" knowing full well that they cannot guarantee safety for sensitive people (those with allergies or Celiac Disease)
Or... customers who have trained servers/chef/businesses to not take "I need my meal gluten free" seriously because they're eating it as a fad and don't know what they're asking for
Or... "gluten reduced" foods
Or... the lie that fermentation lessens gluten enough that you won't get sick
There are so many and we have experienced them ALL
If "gluten free food" is NOT made in a fully gluten free kitchen it runs the risk of contamination and is therefore NOT GLUTEN FREE
If someone is using gluten free grains but said grains are not CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE, they are NOT GLUTEN FREE
If you're told that sourdough breads made with rye/barley/spelt/oats is fine because fermentation inactivates the gluten, they are NOT GLUTEN FREE
Please please please, for the sake of people with real issues (allergies, sensitivities, and diseases), stop supporting these businesses
They are learning from our dollars what we're willing to accept, it's muddying the waters, and it makes things harder for people who are desperate to have a safe place to eat
