Contamination

Advice that can be given to help reduce the risk of contamination includes:

• use a separate toaster for gluten-freeWhen a food has less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten so it is safe for people with coeliac disease to eat. breads, a clean grill or toaster bags
• ensure chopping boards and utensils are thoroughly cleaned before preparing glutenA protein that is found in the cereals wheat, barley and rye. -free food, or use a completely separate set
• wipe down surfaces after preparing foods that contain gluten
• use separate containers for butter, jams, chutneys or ensure that a clean knife or spoon is always used to serve them
• ensure that gluten-free food is not prepared where flour is present in the atmosphere.