Allerwise
gluten — What It Is, Where It Hides, and How to Avoid It
Everything you need to know about gluten — where it's found, common symptoms, hidden sources, and how Allerwise helps you avoid it.
● Allergen Details
| What is gluten?
Gluten is a family of proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. It gives bread its elasticity and is what allows dough to rise and hold its shape.
| Where is gluten found?
Gluten is in obvious sources like bread, pasta, and beer, but also hides in soy sauce, processed meats, salad dressings, soup thickeners, and many flavored crisps and snacks.
| Common symptoms of gluten allergy
People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity may experience bloating, diarrhea, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, and skin rashes. In celiac disease, even tiny amounts cause damage to the small intestine.
| How Allerwise helps you avoid gluten
Allerwise checks the ingredient list against gluten-containing grains and known derivatives, flagging products that contain gluten or list it as a possible trace.
Avoid gluten with Allerwise
Identifying gluten in food products can be challenging and time-consuming. Allerwise makes this process simple and reliable.
- ▮ Instantly scan product barcodes to check for gluten
- ▲ Get immediate alerts for gluten and potential cross-contamination
- ↻ Keep a history of scanned products for future reference