Q: what is the difference of "wheat and cornstarch free" and Gluten free?"
Hi Patricia,
Here are the differences:
Wheat free - No part of the whole wheat grain is in the product, meaning no bran, germ, or endosperm layers.
Cornstarch free - Whole grain corn contains the three layers - bran, germ, endosperm, while cornstarch is refined and the bran and germ are removed leaving just the endosperm. Cornstarch free means there is no refined corn present (endosperm) in the product.
Gluten free - Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. If a product is gluten free it contains no form of wheat, rye, or barley.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
The Heart of Health - Heart Health and Weight Loss Tips
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