Craiginthecorn
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Great info on the German laws. I can certainly understand how some may find it best to adopt a zero tolerance rule for gluten. I find it interesting that there is a non-governmental organization devoted to Celiac disease that is responsible for awarding the Gluten Free designation in Germany. They too accept less than 20ppm as gluten-free.
For those who are willing to accept very low levels of gluten, the Sinamar is very concentrated, so you likely won't use much and when diluted into your beer, the ppm will be extremely low. 1 oz in 20L adds 5 SRM.
Here's what I found regarding German regulations. It confirms the previously shared information.
"Use of the gluten-free symbol
The gluten-free symbol (crossed grain symbol) is recognised throughout Europe and is awarded according to the standard of the Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS). In Germany, the German Coeliac Society (DZG) is responsible for awarding the symbol. In order to be allowed to use the gluten-free symbol on food packaging, promotional materials or the company website, it is necessary to conclude a license agreement with the DZG. This requires a successfully completed AOECS audit by an independent certification body and analytical proof that the product in question does not exceed a gluten content of 20 mg/kg. The required maximum content is therefore in line with European legislation. The symbol may not be used for unprocessed products such as milk, eggs, fruit, vegetables, raw meat and fish."
For those who are willing to accept very low levels of gluten, the Sinamar is very concentrated, so you likely won't use much and when diluted into your beer, the ppm will be extremely low. 1 oz in 20L adds 5 SRM.
Here's what I found regarding German regulations. It confirms the previously shared information.
"Use of the gluten-free symbol
The gluten-free symbol (crossed grain symbol) is recognised throughout Europe and is awarded according to the standard of the Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS). In Germany, the German Coeliac Society (DZG) is responsible for awarding the symbol. In order to be allowed to use the gluten-free symbol on food packaging, promotional materials or the company website, it is necessary to conclude a license agreement with the DZG. This requires a successfully completed AOECS audit by an independent certification body and analytical proof that the product in question does not exceed a gluten content of 20 mg/kg. The required maximum content is therefore in line with European legislation. The symbol may not be used for unprocessed products such as milk, eggs, fruit, vegetables, raw meat and fish."
