Monitoring of gluten in meat and fish products

The global market of special foods has grown by 75 % in 2003–2008, that indicating a trend towards individualized diets and healthy lifestyles. Gluten-free foods are popular today due to the increase in the number of people with celiac disease and the general idea of healthy lifestyle. Thus, the production of such products increases due to the intensification of marketing activities. Because the only treatment for celiac disease is a lifelong gluten-free diet, people with this problem need to carefully read food labels for wheat, barley and rye, as well as so-called “hidden” gluten – barley-made malt and hydrolyzed vegetable protein (often contains wheat), as well as to exclude from the diet foods containing these cereals and select alternative foods for full life. However, given the number of people with individual gluten intolerance in Ukraine, the difficult economic situation and the high cost of gluten-free products, not every consumer with this problem can afford to buy certified specialized products labeled “gluten-free”. The aim of the research was to evaluate meat and fish products for gluten content. The article presents information of the results of monitoring gluten in meat and fish products (sausages, canned fish) from different regions of Ukraine by molecular genetic method for 2018–2020 using R-Biopharm diagnostic kits. According to the results of research, fish products that were not labeled “gluten-free” and were not certified as “gluten-free” met the requirements of current legislation of Ukraine and EU Regulation № 41/2009 on gluten-free products. Gluten was not detected in 29.4 % of meat products of various producers; 58.8 % of meat products contained gluten in trace amounts – less than 2 mg/kg; and 11.8 % of meat products contained gluten – more than 20 mg/kg. Prospects for further research are to monitor gluten in sweets and dietary products of domestic production and analyze the results of research on compliance with current legislation and safety for people with individual intolerance to gluten.

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Monitoring of gluten in dairy products

Scientific Messenger of LNU of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies ◽

10.32718/nvlvet-f9402 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (94) ◽

pp. 8-12

Author(s):

O. Haidei ◽

S. Shuliak ◽

I. Oleksiienko ◽

G. Kyivska ◽

O. Krushelnytska

Keyword(s):

Celiac Disease ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Molecular Genetic ◽

Monitoring Program ◽

Meat Products ◽

Gluten Free ◽

Genetic Method ◽

Gluten Content ◽

The World ◽

Haccp System

According to the World Gastroenterology Organization, the prevalence of celiac disease in the world is estimated at 1 in 300 people. According to unofficial statistics of the Celiac Disease Union, about 400,000 Ukrainian citizens have an individual intolerance to gluten. Given the large number of people with individual gluten intolerance and its only treatment – a lifelong diet, there is a need to monitor gluten in food, namely in dairy products. As not all manufacturers adhere to the HACCP system in good faith in their production, there is a risk of gluten entering the finished product. The aim of the study was to evaluate dairy products for gluten content. The article presents information on the results of monitoring gluten in dairy products (butter, margarine, kefir, sour milk cheeses, yogurt, hard and soft cheeses) producers of different regions of Ukraine by molecular genetic method in 2018–2020 using diagnostic R-Biopharm kits. According to research, it was found that 17 % of dairy products do not contain gluten, 83% contain from 2 to 5 mg/kg; 37.5 % of hard and soft cheeses, sweet cream butter, margarine do not contain gluten; 62.5 % contain gluten in the amount of 2 to 5 mg/kg, which is within acceptable limits for people with celiac disease. Studies have shown that a significant percentage of dairy products contain from 2 to 5 mg kg of gluten, which may indicate accidental entry into the final product or technical contamination. However, although these products are not certified as gluten-free and meet the requirements of current legislation. A significant range of products with a gluten content of up to 5 mg/kg encourages the implementation of the Gluten Control (Monitoring) Program in all products to increase the range for people with individual needs. Prospects for further research are to monitor meat products, semi-finished products, dietary products, baby food of domestic production for further analysis of compliance with current legislation and safety for people with individual intolerance to gluten.

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Gluten-Free Diet: Always as Easy, Useful, and Healthy as People Think?

Journal of Child Science ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1669381 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 08 (01) ◽

pp. e75-e81 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cinthia Flores Quan ◽

Susana Redecillas Ferreiro ◽

Oscar Segarra Cantón

Keyword(s):

Celiac Disease ◽

Agronomic Traits ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Gluten Free Diet ◽

Dietary Therapy ◽

Gluten Free ◽

Nutrient Deficiencies ◽

Nutritional Content ◽

Free Products ◽

Nutritional Needs

AbstractA diet free of wheat and other gluten-containing foods is followed by individuals with celiac disease and by unaffected persons. Although the evidence and pathophysiology of gluten-induced symptoms are well established in celiac disease, they are still limited in non-celiac patients. At present, a gluten-free diet is often seen as a healthy lifestyle change instead of an adequate dietary therapy required for a specific condition. Consequently, the market for gluten-free products is steadily growing and improving; in fact, pseudocereals and genetically modified foods and crops are gaining importance in attempts to cover the dietary and nutritional needs of a population that demands it. There is currently interest not only in modifying crops to improve their agronomic traits and product flavor and appearance, but also to improve the nutritional content of crops and/or to silence certain genes with greater risk of allergenicity. However, the gluten-free diet trend is not hazard free, and many people can end up struggling with dietary disorders after making this decision. Therefore, we should be familiar with and take into account the potential shortage of certain nutrients in some of the gluten-free alternative products, which are now being fortified to prevent nutrient deficiencies and their consequences.

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Gluten-Free Dry Mixtures with Rice and Amaranth for Children over Three Years Old with Gluten Intolerance

Food Industry ◽

10.29141/2500-1922-2020-5-1-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 23-31

Author(s):

Sergey Urubkov ◽

Svetlana Khovanskaya ◽

Ekaterina Pyrieva ◽

Olga Georgieva ◽

Stanislav Smirnov

Keyword(s):

Celiac Disease ◽

Treatment Effectiveness ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Calculated Data ◽

Limited Range ◽

Gluten Free ◽

Fruit And Vegetable ◽

Organoleptic Evaluation ◽

Free Products ◽

Wide Range

Diet therapy is one of the main approaches to the treatment of a wide range of diseases of the digestive system. The treatment effectiveness of celiac disease depends on how strictly the patient adheres to a gluten-free diet. It is often disrupted due to the limited range of recommended foods and dishes, especially for children who are particularly sensitive to dietary restrictions. In this case, the development of new types of specialized gluten-free products is relevant, allowing to expand the diet both in terms of nutritional value and taste diversity. This study concerns the recipe developments of dry gluten-free mixtures using rice and amaranth with the inclusion of fruit and vegetable and berry raw materials intended for the nutrition of children over three years old suffering from celiac disease. When developing the recipes, researchers used various combinations of rice and amaranth flour, as well as fruit and vegetable powders. The rice flour composition varied in the range from 15 to 75%; amaranth – from 15 to 45%; fruit and vegetable and berry powders – up to 10%. The finished product was gluten-free cookies, muffins, pancakes made of rice and amaranth. Organoleptic evaluation showed that the studied samples of gluten-free cookies have high quality characteristics, have a pleasant taste and aroma. According to the calculated data, specialized gluten-free dry mixtures intended for children over three years with celiac disease can serve as an important source of: vegetable carbohydrates – from 26.81 to 55.19 g / 100g of finished products; protein – from 4.06 to 11.82 g/100g of finished products; dietary fiber – from 3.82 to 6.36 g/100g of finished products; and energy – from 158.12 to 333.96 kcal/100g of finished products) The developed recipess of gluten-free products can help to provide children with an adequate amount of nutrients and energy.

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Comparative evaluation of whole grains flour chemical composition of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and chia (Salvia hispanica)

Agrobìologìâ ◽

10.33245/2310-9270-2020-161-2-168-177 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 168-177

Author(s):

S. Tretiakova ◽

V. Voitovska ◽

Y. Yevchuk ◽

L. Kononenko

Keyword(s):

Celiac Disease ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Chemical Constituents ◽

Grain Sorghum ◽

Gluten Free ◽

Whole Grain ◽

Free Products ◽

Salvia Hispanica ◽

Sorghum Flour

The article highlights a complex of studies and a comparative assessment of flour of various varieties and hybrids of chia and sorghum. It was found that, in terms of their chemical composition, these crops are advisable to use as raw materials for the production of gluten free products. To live a full life, people with celiac disease must constantly consume gluten-free foods. Rice, buckwheat, millet, corn are considered safe, and amaranth, quinoa, sago, Setaria italica, sorghum are also less common in Ukraine. To obtain high-quality gluten-free products, it is important to choose the right raw materials and their ratio in chemical composition. Therefore, it is advisable to study and compare the chemical composition of sorghum and chia flour. The aim of the research was to study and compare the chemical composition of whole grain sorghum flour versus chia for use in the food industry as a source of gluten-free nutrition. The experimental part of the work was carried out during 2017–2019 in the hybrids of grain sorghum of Ukrainian (Lan 59), French (Targga) and American (Prime) selection and Spanish sage (chia) (Salvia hispanica) varieties: Salba, Tzotzol, Iztac. Whole grain sorghum and chia flours were obtained from their grains and various chemical constituents were determined. Comparative analysis of the chemical composition of sorghum and chia flour allows us to note that, on average, the protein content in sorghum was in the range from 9.53 to 10.6 g, in chia varieties from 14.98 to 16.52 g, which is on average five, 8 g more. The data on the determination of fats show that in the hybrid of sorghum of Ukrainian selection, this indicator was 2.8 g, French 1.24 g, and American – 3.3 g, as for chia, this indicator is much higher and varies by varieties from 30, 12 to 30.71 g. Starch is the main component of flour and in sorghum; its mass fraction is more in the Prime hybrid 63.7 g, Lan 59 – 63.1 g and the smallest amount in Targga – 62.7 g. It has been determined that grain sorghum and chia flour has a high content of B vitamins, which act as coenzymes of a number of metabolic processes. In addition to the vitamins listed above, sorghum flour contains vitamins B9, B5, B6 as well. Chia varieties have high levels of micro- and microelements. Key words: flour, vitamins, microelements, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, celiac disease, sorghum, chia.

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Gluten hypersensitivities and their impact on the production of gluten-free beer

European Food Research and Technology ◽

10.1007/s00217-020-03579-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 246 (11) ◽

pp. 2147-2160

Author(s):

Małgorzata Gumienna ◽

Barbara Górna

Keyword(s):

Celiac Disease ◽

Technological Process ◽

Gluten Free Diet ◽

Raw Material ◽

Gluten Free ◽

Free Products ◽

Codex Alimentarius ◽

Codex Alimentarius Commission ◽

Sorghum Malt ◽

Beer Production

Abstract This article consists of a study of the literature and an assessment of available data on the production of gluten-free beer and its constituents. The article shows how the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission for Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses defines celiac disease, gluten-free products, and gluten-free beer. It describes diet-dependent diseases, which require a gluten-free diet, and groups of potential consumers of gluten-free beer. This article describes the use of oats as a raw material for the production of brewing malt and its usefulness in the production of beer. It specifies how the technological process of standard beer production needs to be modified so that the product meets the requirements of patients with celiac disease. The article also provides an overview of literature data on the production of gluten-free beer from pseudocereal malts, such as sorghum malt, buckwheat malt, amaranth malt, and quinoa malt.

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Intakes of nutrients in Italian children with celiac disease and the role of commercially available gluten-free products

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics ◽

10.1111/jhn.12026 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 26 (5) ◽

pp. 436-444 ◽

Cited By ~ 54

Author(s):

G. Zuccotti ◽

V. Fabiano ◽

D. Dilillo ◽

M. Picca ◽

C. Cravidi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Celiac Disease ◽

Gluten Free ◽

Free Products ◽

Italian Children

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Detection of unlabelled gluten in meat products and gluten-free flour by PCR and ELISA methods

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/854/1/012047 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 854 (1) ◽

pp. 012047

Author(s):

E V Kryuchenko ◽

I M Chernukha ◽

Yu A Kuzlyakina ◽

V S Zamula

Keyword(s):

Food Industry ◽

Meat Products ◽

Food Products ◽

Meat Industry ◽

Gluten Free ◽

Wheat Protein ◽

Free Products ◽

Gluten Intolerance ◽

The Past

Abstract Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the prevalence of gluten intolerance. Since wheat protein is widely used in the food industry, in particular in the meat industry, consumers prone to gluten intolerance should be aware of its presence in food products through the information on the label. Often, however, unintentional contamination of gluten-free products occurs. The aim of this study was to study the prevalence and level of gluten contamination of meat products and gluten-free flour used for the production of Russian-made meat products, which do not contain ingredients containing gluten. To determine gluten, PCR and ELISA methods were used. In four of the nine tested samples, gluten was found at a level exceeding 20 mg/kg.

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Rheological and Textural Properties of Gluten Free Cookies based on Pearl Millet and Flaxseed

Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry ◽

10.33263/briac105.65656576 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 6565-6576 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

Celiac Disease ◽

Pearl Millet ◽

Profile Analysis ◽

Wheat Gluten ◽

Textural Properties ◽

Gluten Free ◽

Free Products ◽

Texture Profile ◽

Psyllium Husk ◽

Common Term

Gluten is common term refered to proteins found in wheat and related grains which is responsible for elasticity of dough and chewy texture of final product. But gluten causes problems to patients suffering from celiac diseases hence gluten free diet is the only existing treatment for celiac disease today. This study was conducted with an objective to create a dough system composed of pearl millet and flaxseed proteins that would be able to reproduce the same rheological and textural properties as wheat gluten in cookie making. A dough mixture comprising of pearl millet and flaxseed were used to prepare gluten free cookies. Psyllium husk was used to provide gelling property to the gluten free dough. Different dough samples with varying concentrations of flaxseed flour (i.e. 15g, 17g, 20g, and 22.5g) were prepared and thus optimized by rheological testing of dough samples. The cookies formulated from different dough samples with varying flaxseed concentrations were tested for rheological properties and texture profile analysis of the formulations was done. This study indicated that it is feasible to develop gluten free cookies as a commercial snack towards the fast and emerging need of gluten free products for the patients suffering from celiac disease.

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Influence of barley, corn and rice flour on physical, chemical and sensory characteristics of gluten-free bread

Malaysian Journal of Halal Research Journal ◽

10.2478/mjhr-2021-0008 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Md. Abdul Wazed ◽

Md. Rakibul Islam

Keyword(s):

Celiac Disease ◽

Wheat Flour ◽

Rice Flour ◽

Gluten Free ◽

Free Products ◽

Promising Alternative ◽

Significance Level ◽

Physical Chemical ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Histological Improvement

Abstract People suffering from the celiac disease have to apply a strict gluten-free diet because this is the only effective management. Nowadays, the increasing incidence of celiac disease promotes worldwide interests for various desirable gluten free products. As a consequence, food processing researchers have been seeking to develop high-quality gluten-free bread. Cereals having gluten such as wheat must be removed from the diet for the clinical and histological improvement. So, the purpose of this study was to determine the physical, chemical and sensory properties of gluten-free bread produced with barley (T1), corn (T2) and rice (T3) flours instead of wheat flour, using the 1.5 % xanthan gum. The chemical and sensory attributes of bread were evaluated by AOAC method and hedonic test, respectively. Obtained results showed that sample T3 had the highest contents of crude protein (7.94%), ash (2.51%) and carbohydrate (78.31%) as compared to other samples, while fat was lower (2.01%). Regarding moisture, breads prepared with the three different flours were not statistically different at the significance level of p<0.05. However, they differed significantly regarding the specific volume and bake loss. Data also revealed that gluten-free bread, treatment T3 presented the best parameters, being preferred by the sensory evaluation panel, followed by treatment T1 and T2. The overall assessment pointed that the resulting breads treatment T3 was best for all physico-chemical characteristics and, in general, resulted in good sensory behavior, indicating that it could be a promising alternative to wheat flour.

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