Van Der Hofstadt Rovira M*, De Abreu Rodrigues C, Campos Caamaño A and Martín-Cabrejas I

Quality and Food Safety, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Valencian Community, Spain

*Corresponding Author: Van Der Hofstadt Rovira M, Quality and Food Safety, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Valencian Community, Spain.

Received: January 21, 2023; Published: February 01, 2023

Abstract

Currently, biodegradable tableware (cutlery, plates, straws…) made of wheat or other cereals is in use. Today, the number of alternatives to plastic is increasing fastly. While coeliac sufferers share the concern for taking care of the planet, nonetheless there is a worry about how safe are these materials are for people on a gluten-free diet. What happens when they eat a gluten-free dish from a plate made of wheat bran? And what happens if they also use a, a knife, fork, and spoon made from the same material? Or if they drink a smoothie through an edible straw? Does this contaminate their food or drink with gluten?.

References

1. Van der Hofstadt Rovira., et al. “Potencial contaminación de gluten en alimentos con productos biodegradables de menaje elaborados a partir de cereales no aptos para el colectivo celiaco”. Revista Mazorca 59 (2020): 16-18.
2. EU Regulation Number: 1935/2004 (article 3).
3. EU Regulation Number: 178/2002 (article 14).
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6. Recomendación CE no 2019/794.
7. Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
8. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2151.

Citation

Citation: Van Der Hofstadt Rovira M., et al. “With the EU Regulations for the Use of Single-Use Plastics, Consumers have a Question: are the Bio-Based Alternative Materials a Risk for Coeliacs?".Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 7.3 (2023): 01-02.

Copyright

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