Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley. It has a sticky consistency and for this reason products containing gluten are used in baking. The gluten helps the dough to stick together and makes the baked good chewy. Most flours have gluten in them.
Most of us consume gluten every day without even realising it. Many cereals, which most of us have for breakfast, contain gluten. Bread is also a product which contains gluten. Gluten should always be listed on the ingredients list on products bought in stores. If you are unsure at all you should call the product manufacturer. When eating out in restaurants if you have an allergy you should always speak with the waiter to find out if there is any gluten in the products on the menu.
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