Lantmännen
Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products.
Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products.
The Agriculture Sector constitutes Lantmännen's core business and offers products and services to promote strong, competitive farming.
The Energy Sector is Sweden’s largest producer of bioenergy products.
The Food Sector develops, processes and markets products that include flour, breakfast foods, pasta, frozen and fresh bread, crispbread and ready-to-eat meals.
Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative founded on the deep knowledge our farmers have aquired over generations. We make farming thrive and work together to take responsibility from field to fork.
From our core farming business, through the value chain, from field to fork, we are involved in every step from sowing to harvesting; to the food on our tables, feed for our livestock and climate –smart biofuels.
Owned by Swedish farmers, Sweden is our base with the Baltic Sea area as our expanded domestic market. We have a strong international presence, and no matter which country and location we operate in, we always take the same responsibility.
We pursue research and invest in innovation for tomorrow’s agriculture, bioenergy and foods of the future. Innovations are crucial if we are to resolve the challenges of today and tomorrow, which is why Lantmännen also has its own research foundation.
You´ll find the Lantmännen sprout on our packaging. The products may be different, but everyone can feel safe that we also minimise impact on climate and people. If you find the sprout on a packet, you can be sure what’s inside is Good Food from Lantmännen.
Gluten is a protein found in cereals such as wheat, rye and barley.
It is the gluten in flour that creates the dough structure when you bake bread. The dough can contain bubbles of carbon dioxide that are formed during fermentation, so the bread becomes airy. Gluten also gives pasta its elasticity and chewing consistency.
Different kinds of flour contain different amounts of gluten depending on the type of grain and how it has grown. A small number of people suffer from Celiac Disease, or gluten intolerance, and it is important that they avoid gluten. The Swedish Celiac Disease Association’s website contains more information about the disease.
Fortunately, many gluten free products are available. Oats are naturally gluten free, for example. Lantmännen offers oats that are 100% gluten free which means you can be sure that other grains have been separated and have not come in contact with the packaging.
In Sweden, around 2–3 percent of the population suffers from Celiac Disease.
Unless you have experienced stomach trouble, there is no reason to eliminate gluten from your diet for health reasons.
If you are gluten intolerant, there are various gluten free alternatives. Wholegrain products like oats are a good choice, for example. You will then increase your fibre intake, which is good for your digestive system.
Read more about bowel health.