{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c5e090efe24340612311786/6678de903911fa00120d0376?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Paper Straws - Should We Worry About Gluten?","description":"<p>Paper straws are popular as we become more focused on sustainability. Podcast listener Stacy Wilz wondered if they're safe after seeing the question in a Facebook group.</p><p><br></p><p>Gluten Free Watchdog has tested paper straws in the past and has stated:&nbsp;“there is no evidence that paper straws contain wheat starch.”</p><p><br></p><p>Obviously, there are straws to avoid:</p><p>•\tStraws made from wheat or rye straw (these are the stems of the wheat or rye plant, the stem does not naturally contain gluten, however there is a very high risk of cross-contact, stay tuned for test results on wheat straws.)</p><p>•\tPasta straws</p><p>•\tCookie straws</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out if you have any podcast topics you'd like me to cover: contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com</p>","author_name":"Andrea Tucker"}