Does the BG Bar contain gluten?
Our FAQ section states that “the sprouting process is believed to eliminate any gluten.” This statement is based on the best current knowledge on this topic. For example, according to USDA research chemist Dr. Donald Kasarda, “sprouting or germination causes … an increase in proteolytic enzyme activity in wheat grain that begins to break down the proteins, especially the gluten proteins, into smaller peptides and amino acids. If allowed to proceed to completion, the process would break down all the proteins [until] there would be no toxicity … or potential to initiate an allergic reaction.” He goes on to say that this process likely requires more than 24 hours to complete, but only biochemical studies can determine for sure the state of the peptides after various sprouting times. The sprouts used in Simplexity Health products are harvested at 48 hours into the sprouting process because of the high enzyme activity and nutrient levels at that point. Members of our Research and Develo
