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Stone-Ground Grit

Stone-ground grits are a coarsely ground corn product, typically made from whole dried corn kernels and cooked into a porridge-like dish. They are a grain food that provides mainly carbohydrate with small amounts of protein and fiber.

Beneficial properties

whole-grain option when made from whole corn source of complex carbohydrates provides some fiber naturally gluten-free if uncontaminated

Nutritional highlights

Stone-ground grits provide carbohydrates and small amounts of fiber, protein, B vitamins, iron, and magnesium, with exact nutrients varying by whether they are enriched or made from whole corn.

Caution. Naturally gluten-free, but cross-contact during processing can be a concern for people with celiac disease unless labeled gluten-free.

Conditions it helps with

Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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