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<channel><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Information Since 1995 at Celiac.com - Comments for article: Is it Gluten-free? Are you sure?]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.celiac.com]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>scott@celiac.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:04:09 PST</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3750</link><description><![CDATA['Gluten in envelope and stamp glue' That keeps popping up on the internet. I can't find any reliable source that confirms this. What I do find is information that says there is no gluten in these products.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Anne at 3:10 pm, Mon 11th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Anne)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 May 2009 15:10:03 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3750</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3755</link><description><![CDATA[The items mentioned above one can read on labels for the most part.  There were a few that I was shocked at  - apparently gluten is used in the manufacturing process and other such real items that one would not suspect.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Susan Phipps at 6:46 am, Tue 12th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Susan Phipps)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 May 2009 06:46:20 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3755</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3756</link><description><![CDATA[I always wondered what stamp glue was made of.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Colleen Shipman at 7:41 am, Tue 12th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Colleen Shipman)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 May 2009 07:41:56 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3756</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3758</link><description><![CDATA[Once you know all the ingredients that contain gluten, then it is a relatively easy task to avoid them.

The problem I currently have, is when gluten is not listed as an ingredient, but has nevertheless contaminated the foods I want to eat. 

Just last month I bought a packet of polenta (ground maize) which gave me my typical itchy rash that I have come to associate with gluten exposure, yet nothing in the ingredients list contained gluten.

You should also be careful about lip salve, because after application, the contents can be ingested.  I was using one that contained Vitamin E (usually, but not always, derived from wheat). This also gave me my rash.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by JenCO at 11:13 am, Tue 12th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (JenCO)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 May 2009 11:13:39 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3758</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #5]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3759</link><description><![CDATA[Paul, thank you for posting this.  The gluten contamination of our food supply is a problem that gets too little attention both in Australia (where I have gluten sensitive family members) and in the USA (where I live).  It is almost impossible to avoid here in the USA because the FDA lists it on their GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe list) and it may be used in any phase of processing without being listed on the label.  Buyers beware!!  Even the waxy coating sometimes added to fresh fruits in produce departments may contain gluten.  I have also found few vegetable oils whose manufacturers are willing to say have not been cross-contaminated from wheat products being processed on the same equipment.  Dried fruit is often dusted with it to prevent sticking.  It's uses are endless and, no doubt, of considerable benefit to manufacturers.  However, the public health impact of all these hidden uses has (as far as I know) never been estimated.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Elizabeth Frey at 3:13 pm, Tue 12th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Elizabeth Frey)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 May 2009 15:13:54 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3759</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3764</link><description><![CDATA[Sorry - that gluten is in biscuits and cakes, breaded fish, chicken and seafood, bread, cereal and crackers is hardly a revelation. The article's title suggests that we are going to be given insight into foods generally thought to be safe.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by David at 7:41 pm, Tue 12th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (David)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 May 2009 19:41:28 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3764</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #7]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3766</link><description><![CDATA[Paul, Thank you for this. I live in East Africa. This has just made my problem even worse. Now, I know the cause of my constantly bloated tummy. It is practically impossible to get gluten-free foods this side of the continent. And it looks like, I am the only person with Celiac Disease here. Please help.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lionel Mugema at 12:35 am, Wed 13th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lionel Mugema)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 May 2009 00:35:20 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3766</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #8]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3774</link><description><![CDATA[Didn't know about the bio-engineering.  Maybe that explains why this is such a problem.  Thanks for the info.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Cherie at 10:04 pm, Wed 13th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Cherie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 May 2009 22:04:02 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3774</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #9]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3844</link><description><![CDATA[@#1 ( Anne) 'I can't find any reliable source that confirms this.'
Anne, slightly disagree. I found cientifical basement on the book 'Is Gluten Making me ill?' by Dr. Shari Lieberman (edRodale - 2007 ed - pg 9). 

#2 ( Susan Phipps) 
'The items mentioned above one can read on labels for the most part'
As you said 'most of the time' but not ALL the time.

#3 ( Colleen Shipman)
Glad you liked the article<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Paul at 8:11 pm, Sun 31st May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Paul)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 May 2009 20:11:06 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3844</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #10]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3845</link><description><![CDATA[#4 ( JenCO)
Sorry for hear you have these problems. Thanks for contributing to the article

#5 ( Elizabeth Frey) - Thanks for your comment
'Even the waxy coating sometimes added to fresh fruits in produce departments may contain gluten' is new for me. Thanks

#6 ( David)
David it was not my intention to mislead. However you need to remember no everyone is that clear (you can see most of the comments say 'thanks - I dint' know that', as example Mr Lionel's comment just below yours.
Anyway, I'm sorry if my article was too basic for you.

#7 ( Lionel Mugema) 
Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you could learn something from this article. 

#8 ( Cherie) you are welcomed, thanks for your comment.

Paul<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by paul at 8:27 pm, Sun 31st May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (paul)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 May 2009 20:27:53 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment3845</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #11]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment4076</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks Paul!  I get sick when I eat ANY amount of ground grains whether they say 'gluten free' or not.  No gluten-free pancakes for me, thank you very much.

My food intake is very basic:  rice, milk, eggs, nut butters, vegetables.  Thanks to the loose labeling laws in the United States, I have to watch out for vegetables too?!?  This is ridiculous.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Nick at 9:12 am, Thu 16th Jul 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Nick)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:12:25 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21802/1/Is-it-Gluten-free-Are-you-sure/Page1.html#Comment4076</guid></item></channel></rss>