Can someone on a gluten free diet eat potatoes?
Michelle L asked:
I’m having friends over for dinner and one has been diagnosed with ciliac disease. Can someone on a gluten free diet eat a baked potato or mashed potatoes as long as flour isn’t added?
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I’m having friends over for dinner and one has been diagnosed with ciliac disease. Can someone on a gluten free diet eat a baked potato or mashed potatoes as long as flour isn’t added?
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ive had celiac for 10 years. so i know a lot.
gluten is a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough. it contains wheat rye oats and barley and many other things.
potatoes are fine. some mashed potatoes (mainly boxed kinds which arent very good anyway) are thickened with wheat which means definately not!!!!!! a baked potatoe is probably your best bet. make them some baked potatoes on the side and give them sour cream and a FRESH stick of butter (you may have bread crumbs left on an old one). be very careful of your guests. some people are highly allergic to gluten like me for instance and i get very VERY sick when i have even a crumb. its very serious so BE CAREFUL!!!!! check with them on other foods too and make sure that they will be well fed. have fun at your party!!!!!
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Yes, as long as they are real potatoes and do not come in a powder in a box.
Baked potatoes are a great choice… really anything as long as you don’t add anything with gluten in them. Be careful about condiments, lots of gluten that you wouldn’t think do.
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In general, celiacs and other gluten intolerants can eat potatoes that are free from gluten-containing additives.
However some people who are gluten intolerant also have a problem with the nightshade family, which includes potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant/aubergine.
If you serve the potatoes sauteed, in my opinion, it is much nicer than a plain old baked potato (which is something I tend to cook at home a lot, as it’s quick and easy). Home made mash made from real potatoes is also very nice. I love the stuff.