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Sprouted Barley

Low concern

Sprouted barley is a whole-grain food. Barley contains gluten (hordein) and is one of the wheat-related grains avoided in celiac disease.

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What it is

Barley grain (Hordeum vulgare) that has been germinated/sprouted, then often dried.

Whole-food cereal ingredient with enhanced enzyme activity and digestibility.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Foods that contain wheat, rye, barley, or crossbreeds of these grains... cannot be labeled 'gluten-free'."

"Barley, hulled - nutrient composition."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; gluten-containing grain - cannot be labeled gluten-free.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted whole food; cereals containing gluten are labeled allergens in EU.

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