New gluten-free ingredient may cause allergic reaction
A popular new ingredient in gluten-free products could be causing an allergic reaction, says a food-safety specialist at Kansas State University, Manhattan.
Lupin, a legume belonging to the same plant family as peanuts, is showing up as a wheat replacement in an increasing number of gluten-free products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) is issuing an alert, urging consumers with peanut and soybean allergies to read labels before buying these products.