Is Sugar Gluten Free What About Artificial Sweeteners And Stevia

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      American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture: "Where Does Sugar Come From?"
    
      Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten"
    
      FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling"
    
      GFCO: "About Us"
    
      Sugar Association: "Types of Sugar"
    
      Gluten-Free Society: "Toxic Sweeteners – Gluten Free But Not Good For You"
    
      FDA: "Additional Information about High-Intensity Sweeteners Permitted for Use in Food in the United States"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "What is Stevia? I've Heard It's Good for Weight Control."
    




Baking lovers will be relieved to learn most sugar is gluten-free.

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At a cafe or restaurant, avoid using brown sugar straight from a container and opt for a sugar packet instead, to avoid potential cross-contact.

      American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture: "Where Does Sugar Come From?"
    
      Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten"
    
      FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling"
    
      GFCO: "About Us"
    
      Sugar Association: "Types of Sugar"
    
      Gluten-Free Society: "Toxic Sweeteners – Gluten Free But Not Good For You"
    
      FDA: "Additional Information about High-Intensity Sweeteners Permitted for Use in Food in the United States"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "What is Stevia? I've Heard It's Good for Weight Control."