[terri]

Hi everyone,
Here is the response I received today from Lemonaise:

Teri - My name is Norm Ives and your e-mail could not have come at a better time. I had received an e-mail from another Lemonaise fan who also has celiac disease so took time yesterday to research and find a definitive answer. The ingredient in question was the distilled vinegar which is distilled from grain. I contacted the vinegar supplier and found that although a variety of grains are used, the product is triple distilled and the vinegar is definitely gluten free. I also asked our technical services department to verify the gluten free status but am certain that this is the case. I will forward the response from the vinegar manufacturer after this e-mail. Please continue to enjoy Ojai Cook products and spread the word.

Norm Ives




NORMAN IVES

GENERAL MANAGER

EAST COAST OFFICE



Q & B FOODS, INC.

271 MADISON AVENUE STE 1107

NEW YORK, NY 10016

T 212 599 0174 F 212 599 2035


Here's the reply from the vinegar people:


Teri - I am forwarding the response from the vinegar supplier for your peace
of mind.





NORMAN IVES
GENERAL MANAGER
EAST COAST OFFICE

Q & B FOODS, INC.
271 MADISON AVENUE STE 1107
NEW YORK, NY 10016
T 212 599 0174 F 212 599 2035



-----Original Message-----
From: Chandrika.Liyanage@fvinegar.com
[mailto:Chandrika.Liyanage@fvinegar.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:31 PM
To: norm@qbfoods.com
Subject: Allergen Statement



Dear Mr. Ives,

To the best of our knowledge, no wheat gluten is present in our White
Distilled Vinegar. Within the limitations of standard fermentation
technology, all vinegar we supply to the industry is consistent in process
and raw material content.

Thanks,
Chandrika Liyanage
Senior Food Technologist.