A: Codex wheat starch should not be confused with normal wheat starch. As the name implies Codex wheat starch is made from wheat. However, what makes Codex wheat starch a suitable substitute ingredient for gluten-free products is that the gluten has been removed.

A: It’s simply a matter of quality. Taste and texture is really important, as we all want to enjoy the food we eat. As a respected manufacturer of gluten-free foods for nearly 20 years we have run extensive tests that confirm that recipes made from Codex wheat starch produce results that most closely resemble wheat-containing foods in terms of taste and texture.

A: Yes, all Juvela foods have a level of gluten less than 20 ppm, which complies with the Codex standard for gluten-free foods. At this level people with coeliac disease can eat these foods in unlimited amounts.