Ep. 272: Gluten Confusion: Behind the Label

About this episode

The episode features Steven Gendel discussing gluten, wheat, and food processing in relation to allergies and consumer choices.

Our guest, Steven Gendel, PhD, brings more than 30 years of experience in food safety science, regulation, and policy. From a manufacturer’s perspective, we’ll unpack the real-world differences between gluten and wheat, how food processing works, and the role processing aids can play. Together, we’ll explore what all of this means for managing allergies and making safer, more confident choices when shopping. Resources to keep you in the know: Gendel Food Safety, LLCSteven Gendel - LinkedInFAA...

People in this episode

Guest: Steven Gendel

Topics covered

• gluten
• food safety
• allergies
• food processing
• wheat

Keywords

• gluten
• wheat
• food safety
• allergies
• food processing
• Steven Gendel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gendel Food Safety, LLC, LinkedIn

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