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Marketing Authorization
for
Gluten-Free Oats
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In 2007, Health Canada published a review of scientific literature which
concluded that most people with celiac disease could safely consume
limited amounts of gluten-free oats which did not contain gluten from
wheat, rye and barley, or their hybridized strains. This position was
reviewed and updated in 2015 with a conclusion that there is no
requirement to limit daily consumption of gluten-free oats to specific
amounts.
Oats are a nutritious source of proteins, carbohydrates and especially
fibre. Eating foods made with gluten-free oats provides a wider choice
of grain and cereal-type foods for people with celiac disease. Sticking to
a gluten-free diet can be a challenge because of limited food choices.
Introducing oats to a gluten-free diet could help people better cope with
this challenge.
Safety of “Gluten-Free” Oats
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