Published 27 Mar,2021 via Arab News - Economy RiYADH - The gluten-free food market in the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries was worth about $140 million in 2019, with Saudi Arabia accounting for 45 percent of the total, according to a recent study by market research and consulting company TechSci.
Gluten is a protein found in many grains, including wheat, barley and rye. It is common in bakery products, baby food, pasta and ready-meal products.
Gluten has no essential nutrients and causes harmful conditions such as celiac disease and gluten intolerance. As a result, there has been increased growth in gluten-free food products in the GCC market.
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