Oat Fibre: Is It Gluten Free?
Gluten verdict for Oat Fibre: Not Gluten Free
Not Gluten Free
Oat Fibre
A fibre ingredient made from oats. Oats contain avenin, and Australian food law has no provision to label any oats or oat products gluten free, so oat fibre cannot carry a gluten free claim here.
Where You Will Find It
Cereals, baked goods, fibre supplements, yoghurt
Guidance for Coeliac Disease
No oat fibre can be labelled gluten free in Australia. Coeliac Australia recommends an individualised, medically supervised approach to oats.
Label reading tip: In Australia, allergen summary statements are mandatory under FSANZ. Look for the bold allergen declaration near the ingredients list. In the US, check for "Contains: wheat" or similar statements required by the FDA.
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