The nurse is counseling a group of clients who have recently been diagnosed with celiac disease. One of the members in the group wants to know what is safe to use as a thickening agent in cooking
Which of the following would be a safe substitute? A) Arrowroot starch B) Cracked germ C) Durum flour D) Farina
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Expectable thickening agents include arrowroot starch, cornstarch, tapioca starch, rice starch, and sweet rice flour. Individuals with celiac should avoid cracked germ, durum flour, and farina as they all contain gluten.
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