gluten

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This shift in understanding is partly due to the rise in celiac disease, an immune reaction to gluten that causes inflammation and atrophy in the intestines.

From Salon

That's a sign that gluten is developing and it's time to ease up on the stirring if you don't want a gummy or heavy cake.

From Salon

Fermentation also activates enzymes in the grain that can break down some of its gluten — although not quite enough to be gluten-free, so it’s not considered safe for people with celiac disease.

From Seattle Times

“Plenty of fat to keep my joints; plenty of gluten to keep stuck together, and caffeine for the brain.”

From Washington Post

Severe allergic reactions to gluten can be life-threatening.

From Washington Times