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Gluten-free with cassava: a guide for US bakers

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02 / 07
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Naturally gluten-free and grain-free

Cassava is a root, not a cereal. An FDA “gluten-free” label means under 20 ppm of gluten — a standard cassava formulas can meet with a controlled supply chain.

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03 / 07
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Not a major US food allergen

The nine major allergens are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. Cassava is not on the list.

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04 / 07
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Premium cassava flour replaces wheat

Milled from the whole root, it can replace wheat close to 1:1 in some formulas: breads, cakes, cookies, pizza bases, tortillas and pasta.

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05 / 07
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Starches that complete the system

Native starch for binding, sour starch for expansion, pre-gelatinized for moisture — plus cheese bread mix and tapioca pearls.

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06 / 07
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Demand the documentation

Technical sheet per grade, certificate of analysis per lot, gluten and allergen statements, and mills audited under BRCGS, ISO 9001, Kosher, Halal and Non-GMO.

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07 / 07
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A supply program, not a purchase order

Just-in-time delivery from US inventory. Import, FDA and FSVP compliance, storage and freight handled by BAVE Foods.

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