How old are celiac risk genes, is kissing after gluten really safe, and which products were just recalled? This edition of the Gluten-Free Brief has the science, the alerts, and the good news.
The First Certified Gluten-Free Hotel in the U.S.
Travel + Leisure spotlighted Hotel Monroe as the first completely gluten-free hotel in the U.S. Every dish at the GFFP-certified Louisiana property is prepared in a certified gluten-free kitchen.
Source: Travel + Leisure
Celiac disease looks different in non-White patients.
A large new study shows Black patients were twice as likely to show neurological symptoms vs. White patients. Black and Hispanic patients also more often reported nausea.
Source: Gastro Hep Advances
Key celiac-linked genetic risk variants emerged ~4,000 years ago.
A Harvard-led study of ~16,000 ancient genomes confirms the steady rise since then, with ~80 million people estimated to have the disease today.
Source: Nature
Half a cup of water before kissing.
Drinking ½ cup (4 oz.) of water before kissing brought gluten levels below 20 ppm in every sample, and many had no detectable gluten at all, a new study finds — offering reassurance for celiac-discordant couples.
Source: Gastroenterology
Gluten-related recalls reported across three countries this month.
Loard’s Ice Cream (US), La Fournée Saint-Félicien products (Canada), M&S Greek Yoghurt with Vanilla and Millennium Peanuts Caramel Chocolate (UK) were all recalled for undeclared gluten or wheat.
Source: FDA / CFIA / FSA
Tate’s Bake Shop has two new gluten-free flavors.
Double Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin have hit the shelves. Both are GFFP-certified and join the Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip — the brand’s top-selling cookie in its segment.
Source: Tate’s Bake Shop / Parade
Informational news roundup; no endorsement implied. Hotel Monroe and Tate’s Bake Shop hold active GFFP certification. This blog post is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice from your own healthcare team.
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