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Nutritional composition and cost differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Introduction: The demand for commercial gluten-free food products are increasing due to rising prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases. The market growth is forecasted to increase in numbers. However, to date nutritional comparison of gluten-free and gluten-containing food products is not done exte...

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Main Authors: Mohd Fauad, Siti Nur Aishah, Kaur, Satvinder, Shafie, Siti Raihanah
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Published: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2020
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spelling my.upm.eprints.902842021-09-09T23:11:59Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/90284/ Nutritional composition and cost differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Mohd Fauad, Siti Nur Aishah Kaur, Satvinder Shafie, Siti Raihanah Introduction: The demand for commercial gluten-free food products are increasing due to rising prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases. The market growth is forecasted to increase in numbers. However, to date nutritional comparison of gluten-free and gluten-containing food products is not done extensively in Malaysia. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the nutritional composition and cost per 100 g between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in selected grocery stores in Kuala Lumpur. Methods: A total of 106 food products comprising of gluten-free food products (n=41) and gluten-containing food products (n=65) were determined and compared for its nutritional composition and cost per 100 g. The products were obtained from 4 main grocery stores in Kuala Lumpur that supply gluten-free food products. The differences in nutritional composition and cost between both products were analysed by using independent samples t-test. Results: The results showed no difference in energy content between both products. Across the food products, 15 % of gluten-free food products showed higher carbohydrate content compared to its counterparts. Protein content in gluten-free products was 63 % lower than gluten-containing products. Among all gluten-free food products included in this study, only lasagne sheet has lower content of dietary fibre compared to its counterparts. The cost for majority of gluten-free food products was significantly higher, which was two- to fourfold higher compared to gluten-containing products. Conclusion: This study indicated that gluten-free food products showed no nutritional advantage especially in its macronutrients, hence, avoidance of gluten for healthy population may not be beneficial and rather costly. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2020-08 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/90284/1/23upm.pdf Mohd Fauad, Siti Nur Aishah and Kaur, Satvinder and Shafie, Siti Raihanah (2020) Nutritional composition and cost differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 16 (suppl. 6). pp. 178-183. ISSN 1675-8544; ESSN: 2636-9346 https://medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/2020081208325023_MJMHS_0124_L.pdf
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description Introduction: The demand for commercial gluten-free food products are increasing due to rising prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases. The market growth is forecasted to increase in numbers. However, to date nutritional comparison of gluten-free and gluten-containing food products is not done extensively in Malaysia. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the nutritional composition and cost per 100 g between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in selected grocery stores in Kuala Lumpur. Methods: A total of 106 food products comprising of gluten-free food products (n=41) and gluten-containing food products (n=65) were determined and compared for its nutritional composition and cost per 100 g. The products were obtained from 4 main grocery stores in Kuala Lumpur that supply gluten-free food products. The differences in nutritional composition and cost between both products were analysed by using independent samples t-test. Results: The results showed no difference in energy content between both products. Across the food products, 15 % of gluten-free food products showed higher carbohydrate content compared to its counterparts. Protein content in gluten-free products was 63 % lower than gluten-containing products. Among all gluten-free food products included in this study, only lasagne sheet has lower content of dietary fibre compared to its counterparts. The cost for majority of gluten-free food products was significantly higher, which was two- to fourfold higher compared to gluten-containing products. Conclusion: This study indicated that gluten-free food products showed no nutritional advantage especially in its macronutrients, hence, avoidance of gluten for healthy population may not be beneficial and rather costly.
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author Mohd Fauad, Siti Nur Aishah
Kaur, Satvinder
Shafie, Siti Raihanah
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Kaur, Satvinder
Shafie, Siti Raihanah
Nutritional composition and cost differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
author_facet Mohd Fauad, Siti Nur Aishah
Kaur, Satvinder
Shafie, Siti Raihanah
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title Nutritional composition and cost differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
title_short Nutritional composition and cost differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
title_full Nutritional composition and cost differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
title_fullStr Nutritional composition and cost differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Nutritional composition and cost differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
title_sort nutritional composition and cost differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing food products in kuala lumpur, malaysia
publisher Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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