More and more foods in the grocery store are fortified with added nutrients or functional ingredients to improve health. Why dont your products contain these ingredients?
At Free Choice Foods, we recognize that Celiac Disease is a complicated medical condition which affects each individual in different ways. We believe that the need for nutritional supplements is a personal matter to be determined by you, your doctor and/or dietitian, but not the food manufacturer. Our products are made with wholesome, quality ingredients to nourish you as nature intended with food. Is it safe to eat buckwheat if I have celiac disease? Yes. Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) is a crop that is in the same family as rhubarb, a fruit. It is not related to wheat or any other wheat derivatives and therefore is an appropriate food choice for those with celiac disease. Buckwheat provides a good source of high-quality plant protein, B vitamins, fiber and is also a source of iron. Buckwheat is triangular in shape and has a black outer hull. Once the hull is removed, the remaining kernel is known as a groat. Groats are also available in other forms such as roasted groats (ka
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- More and more foods in the grocery store are fortified with added nutrients or functional ingredients to improve health. Why don your products contain these ingredients?
- More and more foods in the grocery store are fortified with added nutrients or functional ingredients to improve health. Why dont your products contain these ingredients?
- How are foods fortified? Are nutrients added or is the food modified in some other way to increase its vitamin/mineral content?
