ist reis glutenfrei — what can you do yourself?

Yes, rice is naturally gluten-free. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and related grains. Rice (all varieties, including brown, basmati, and jasmine) contains no gluten. However, processed rice products (e.g., rice cakes, rice flakes, or ready meals) may be cross-contaminated if produced in facilities that also handle gluten-containing grains. What can you do yourself? If you suspect celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, you can start with a self-directed gluten-free diet trial (2–4 weeks), strictly avoiding all gluten sources. Keep a food diary to track symptoms. For a definitive diagnosis, consult a doctor. Genetic tests for celiac (HLA-DQ2/DQ8) can assess risk but are not diagnostic alone. The provided context highlights limitations of direct-to-consumer DNA tests: many markers have small effect sizes and lack clinical validation. For rice products, look for a 'gluten-free' label if you are highly sensitive.