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Are Oats Gluten Free?Why are some oats not gluten-free? Can oats be taken on a gluten-free diet?

 Are oats gluten-free? Someone posted this query in a group. Why are some oats not gluten-free? Can oats be taken on a gluten-free diet?  Well, research reveals that oats may or may not be gluten free. If they are processed in the same facility as whole wheat, then they are contaminated. The manufacturers clearly mention this on the labels whether the packet you are buying has gluten or is gluten free. On a side note, oats on their own are gluten free, though they contain a protein, known as avenin, (in trace amounts) that behaves just like gluten and might cause intolerance for those with sensitivity to gluten protein. So you should first check the labels when you buy oats. Secondly, if you are gluten intolerant, take a taste test with a small amount of oats to see if avenin causes any reactions, though research considers it relatively safe for those with celiac disease symptoms.  But every human body is different and might react differently to certain compounds. You should always do

How to make CRISPY Brown rice flour pancakes vegan ( indian gluten-free pancakes without milk recipe)

Unless you are a fan of doughy panckaes that are fluffy and melt in the mouth, these crispy rice flour pancakes will become a favorite treat. The brown rice pancakes are vegan and use no egg. These crispy delicious gluten-free pancakes are a perfect treat for kids and elders alike who love cakes and cookies. If you want to keep these thick and fluffy, you may add a little amount of baking powder, though I have kept this recipe chemical free. The rice flour pancakes vegan recipe is easy to make too. All you need is three ingredients - rice flour, cashew caramel, and water. I have used homemade brown rice flour and cashew caramel. To begin with, let's make caramel with cashews, which is oh so yum, rich, and creamy and plays a prominent role in making these crispy cakes a real treat. You will need to soak 1 cup of cashews in 2 cups of water. Discard the water after the cashews have soaked well. Let them sit in a colander for 5 minutes. I have used cashews from a local factory in Odish

Can bananas replace eggs in pancakes? Banana Pancake Recipe Without Eggs and Baking Powder/Soda

 Can bananas replace eggs in pancakes? Well, if you are looking for an easy banana pancake recipe without eggs and baking powder/soda, Ravneet Bhalla presents one of the easiest eggless pancake recipes here. It's easy, it's healthy, and it's yummy. The eggless pancake with banana and semolina is a soft and delicious healthy snack for kids. No worries if you are not a kid. You may still bite into these delicious sweet pancakes made on an iron skillet.  you do not need to worry whether it is possible to use banana as a sub for egg. In this easy tawa pancake recipe with suji or semolina, I have shown how to make soft delicious nutty pancakes with banana alone. You do not need eggs or even raising agents. However, for fussy eaters, who want to see the beautiful texture of a pancake, please add a little amount of baking powder. For health freaks, a pancake without baking soda or powder will be a huge hit as it was at my place. I saw my MIL make pancakes or kadali chakuli in Odis