'Gluten-Free' Now Standardized on Food Labels Well, it’s official. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized the definition of the term “gluten-free” and is regulating its use on food labels. No longer can manufacturers simply slap that label on their foods without following proper guidelines first.
The Guidelines:
According to the FDA, “the term ‘gluten-free’ now refers to foods that are either inherently gluten-free or foods that do not contain any ingredient that is:
A gluten-containing grain (e.g. spelt wheat)
Derived from a gluten-containing grain that has not been processed to remove gluten (e.g. wheat flour)
Derived from a gluten-containing grain that has been processed to remove gluten (e.g. wheat starch), if the use of that ingredient results in the presence of 20 parts per million (ppm) or more gluten in the food”
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Apple Ambrosia USDA Snack Approved Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Total Time: 5 min | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min
Ingredients:
2 apples, cored and diced
1/4 cup crushed pineapple in juice, with juice
1 cup light nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 squirt of whipped cream – about 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon toasted almonds, chopped
Directions:
Mix all together. Cover and chill until ready to use. Serve in glass bowl and top with more crushed pineapple and toasted almonds.
Chef's Tips:
You can also use 0% fat Greek yogurt. It is a good idea to toast the nuts so they have a richer flavor.
Allergens: Tree Nut
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