Seitan
Seitan is essentially pure wheat gluten and is a major allergen for people with celiac disease, wheat allergy, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. For people without these conditions, seitan is a high-protein whole-food ingredient with no safety concerns.
What it is
Wheat gluten product made by washing wheat flour dough to remove starch, leaving a high-protein gluten meat substitute.
Plant-based protein and meat substitute in vegetarian/vegan dishes.
Why it's flagged
- contains gluten - unsafe for celiac disease
- wheat allergen
What regulators actually say
"Celiac disease is a well-characterized immune-mediated disease caused by immune reaction against specific gliadin epitopes, the main protein in wheat."
"Diagnosis of gluten related disorders: Celiac disease, wheat allergy and non-celiac gluten sensitivity."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; wheat is a major food allergen requiring labeling under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; gluten labeling required under EU Regulation 1169/2011.
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