Problem is that the wheat we have now is far higher in gluten content through genetic manipulation. It is not the same wheat we had a couple generations ago, or even in the 1940s and 1950s.
It is a real problem for the 4%, but a marketing gimmick for the rest of us. As a gimmick, it has gotten so bad, I have seen water labeled “gluten free”.
formathe over 7 years ago
96% of the worlds population have no issue with gluten.
Kristiaan over 7 years ago
I don’t mind it. I have no idea what the fuss is all about. It’s probably another marketing gimmick.
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 7 years ago
Oh goodie..oat bran muffins.
sandflea over 7 years ago
Everyone wants it, they just don’t want to pay for it.
Jerry Collins over 7 years ago
Gluten is actually good for you if you are not one of the 4% that can’t eat it.
Perkycat over 7 years ago
So EVERYTHING is now gluten free for 4% of the people????!
"It's the End of the World!!!" Premium Member over 7 years ago
Problem is that the wheat we have now is far higher in gluten content through genetic manipulation. It is not the same wheat we had a couple generations ago, or even in the 1940s and 1950s.
halvincobbes Premium Member over 7 years ago
Well, that’s where you’re wrong. Just because we can’t eat it doesn’t mean we don’t miss it every single day. Sigh.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 7 years ago
Gluten is a food filler and gives body and texture to food, like tofu is in Japan. Nothing wrong with it for 99% of people.
hippogriff over 7 years ago
Kristiaan and Perkycat
It is a real problem for the 4%, but a marketing gimmick for the rest of us. As a gimmick, it has gotten so bad, I have seen water labeled “gluten free”.