Expeller-pressed oil benefits; naturally gluten-free foods

Colpaart and Salomon answer queries about expeller-pressed oil and gluten-free foods. According to the Centers for Disease Control, small amounts of hexane may be present in cooking oils due to processing, but the amounts are too low to have any effect. Environmentally, however, hexane can enter the...

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Published inEnvironmental nutrition Vol. 37; no. 7; p. 2
Main Authors Colpaart, Ashley, Salomon, Sharon
Format Journal Article Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Belvoir Media Group, LLC 01.07.2014
Environmental Nutrition, Inc
Subjects
Contamination
Cooking oils
Edible vegetable oils
Food
Gluten
Gluten-free diet
Health aspects
Oils & fats
Oils and fats, Edible
Production processes
Smog
United States
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Summary:Colpaart and Salomon answer queries about expeller-pressed oil and gluten-free foods. According to the Centers for Disease Control, small amounts of hexane may be present in cooking oils due to processing, but the amounts are too low to have any effect. Environmentally, however, hexane can enter the air, water, and soil during its manufacture, use, and disposal, or via accidental spills. Hexane also can be rapidly transported to the atmosphere, where it can contribute to smog. On the other hand, foods bearing a gluten-free label must be tested to ensure that they meet the FDA standards. This can help guarantee that even foods that are naturally gluten-free have been prepared under conditions that reduce contamination.
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ISSN:0893-4452
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