I am ceoliac but can anyone advise about using fryers , can ceoliac use fryers that are used with other foods or does the temperature kill any cross contamination I get mixed response on this.

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CDtoned I would not advise eating foods fried in a fryer that has cooked gluten. It will contaminate. I would make sure that the place has a dedicated fryer for non gluten items
christine54386 I’ve heard people say this as well. It is not true. Gluten is a protein, not a bacteria. It will not get killed w high temperatures 2 replies
tucker The temp most certainly does NOT prevent cross contamination. You will be hurting believe me. 1 reply
ryanshipman I always ask if restaurants have a separate fryer. I get the rash (DH) And so I have to be extremely careful. However I still get brain fog, bloat, sick, etc after having cross contaminated foods
Vidajk From my own experience… absolutely not
jayne176648 For Celiacs it’s true. Every contamination causes a reaction even if you don’t get stomach aches. Or feel the consequences right away. The T cells are taught to react.
gfhank970 no way. after I stop eating gluten many years ago. a ate some of my kids take out French fries (e.g. 5). So miserable never again.
JakeyD Dedicated only
susan450 I agree with the other comments! My doctors say the same, as well. Friers have to be 100% gluten free to keep you from reacting. Temperature has no bearing on it. If you have dairy allergies also, and most gluten sensitive and celiac’s do, then even if it is a dedicated gf fryer, you need to ask if any dairy foods are cooked in the fryer, in order to be safe.
maura730 Absolutely not safe! Please get a separate fryer just for you.
venessa54773 Absolutely not! Cross contamination will cause your symptoms to flare up
TerriMcHugh68 Don’t ever use a fryer that’s been used for foods containing gluten.
lboldt05 Yes for Celiacs you can not have foods from fryers that are used for gluttonous foods. You will likely experience mild symptoms if you have cross-contaminated foods. The temperature does not kill it because it is not a bacteria, etc. It is a protein and therefore will not be affected by high temperatures.
julie180359 The fryer doesn’t kill the contamination.
grace27 Don’t eat fried food
Heather565 Fryers that are not dedicated will have pieces that break off from other fried food (example chicken tenders) that can end up mixed in your plate of fries. Also when we filtered our grease there was always tiny things floating in it. I worked in food service for years and would not recommend it.
GFGirl33 For celiac shared fryers are not typically safe
rsvp1973 It depends on your tolerance I can’t have any cross contamination but my dad can. But it’s best not to cross contaminate if you don’t have to
dale79929 No almost never works
DidiLuv1 Temperature does not have anything to do with eliminating gluten risk. Cross contamination is cross contamination.
jennifer312284 We were told by out celiac dietitian that toasters and air fryers still needed to be separate. 2 replies
jennifer312284 Our* sorry
Olivia85377 If the fryer is used with gluten foods don’t use it with gluten free foods otherwise it will be contaminate
guylam817 The cross contamination of breaded foods and French fries are generally cooked in the same fryer. Always ask the question. My husband had a very violent reaction. Make certain the “runners” are aware.
Chris111700 do not use shared fryer unless you are not celiac
jacquiZ Noooo
Tiamichi2 Cross contamination is real. I’ve have had a few unpleasant experiences, because I forgot to ask if they had a dedicated fryer 😏
john854 If there is no dedicated fryer for Celiac than you should never eat fried foods because of cross-contamination..
powercharge I have been told the very same thing and have been glutened trying the shared fryer. I had a realization in the middle of the night that if frying food killed the gluten we should all be able to eat regular fried chicken etc….which as we know is DEFINITELY not the case. Grrrr, makes me cranky. 1 reply
virginia9080 No, don’t do it.
marcia4870 You can’t “kill” gluten
lena155636 I’d say no
ellen38633 No because of cross contamination
hodan192503 You can enjoy fries at five guys! Their fryer is only dedicated to fries only
Mercedes1989 Think of it this way…if temperature killed it, you could eat bread, because it’s cooked in the oven.
kimberly7181 I would also advise never eat anything out of a shared fryer! I’ve been GF for 12 yrs. A shared fryer will be contaminated!
holly87552 We have a full set of gluten free small appliances in our house. We avoid cross contamination risks as much as possible
celiacboy btw it’s Celiac not Ceoliac
celiacboy and to get the temperature to kill of the gluten simply ask the restaurant owner to raise the air conditioning to 600C. This is the temperature that gluten starts to break down officially making it gluten free.
marion53801 Jo, you have a little bit of a learning curve to live through. As many of the folks here have said, cross contamination is a big concern. Like you, in the beginning I thought SURELY hot oil would destroy the poison we call gluten, but sadly it doesn't. If you are eating out do NOT eat food from a fryer that is used for breaded food. If you are deep frying at home, you are OK as long as you keep your oil from contamination. My husband doesn't suffer from Celiac but I finally put my foot down and won't let gluten in my kitchen because of the cross contamination issue. As a little side note here, I have an air fryer that I use for skin on chicken and it ROCKS! Also, hand sanitizer doesn't seem to destroy our particular poison: soap and water does. Blessings on you and your journey to being healthy and active!
marion53801 also, Jo please accept my apologies for Celiacboy's unhelpful comments on behalf of the community here. There is always one in the crowd, right? BIG HUGS!! So sorry!! I have to deal with some unkindness from my actual family about my condition which is hard coming from people who are supposed to support me. Coming from a stranger is still rough, but please know most of us here are on your side!!!!!
olivia62755 get air fryer liners that you cam put in while using it.
sb391 never share a fryer

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