EVALUATION OF GLUTEN CONTAMINATION IN GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune condition, triggered by gluten ingestion, which affects the small intestine, destroying villi. It considered that in recent years CD has undergone a real “metamorphosis” due to constant increase diagnosed cases. The only treatment available for BC stick gluten-free diet throughout your life. Adherence GFD requires strict elimination of gluten-containing products, as patients with are very sensitive toxic effect gluten. purpose research evaluate whether products marketed on territory Republic Moldova, labeled safe people celiac disease, from perspective their content. identification GF sold supermarkets capital was done using GlutenToxPro detection kit food, beverages, and work surfaces (AOAC-RI). Research shown both imported Crossed Grain logo those just (both local), pose no risk gluten-related disorders: content all samples up 20 ppm. Local, non-packaged (developed made consumers concerned) increased contamination.