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I just found this wonderful product. It is called a sorbet but it is unlike any sorbet I have encountered. Rather than being icy it is smooth and creamy - as good as ice cream. Product name is Sharon's Sorbet.
It is not labeled gluten free but here are the ingredients:
Water, coconut milk, coconut cream, cane sugar, corn syrup, coconut shreds, natural stabilizers (locust bean, guar gum, lecithin carrageenan - natural flavors.
The natural flavors could be an issue but it has not bothered me. I have an info request out.
I purchased this at Whole Foods. Claire
Almost Ice Cream
No dairy or soy
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Posted 17 March 2006 - 08:36 PM
I second the motion! It's GREAT! I've never had a problem with it. For a really yummy treat mix in some crushed Kinnickinnick K-toos. Closest thing I've had to a "Blizzard" for 10 years. Our Trader Joe's stopped carrying it, so I might have to drive the hour to Whole Foods here.
Liz
Started Specific Carbohydrate Diet on 8-16-09 because son was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and want to give him moral support.
Diagnosed with Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome in 2003. Discovered that going completely gluten-free put me in remission.
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Started Specific Carbohydrate Diet on 8-16-09 because son was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and want to give him moral support.
Diagnosed with Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome in 2003. Discovered that going completely gluten-free put me in remission.
I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalms 27:13
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Posted 18 March 2006 - 03:18 PM
Thanks for the recommendation - I'll be at Whole Foods next week - I'll pick up some. I'm always looking for ice cream for my daughter that's gluten/dairy/soy free. Is there just one flavor? Thanks!
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Posted 18 March 2006 - 03:54 PM
Sharon's coconut sorbet is amazing. Whole Foods also sells young coconuts. Those are even better than the sorbet (and no gluten risk - just eat the fleshy coconut stuff and the water right out of the cocont shell - yum!)
"Let food be thy medicine, and let thy medicine be food." - Hippocrates
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Posted 18 March 2006 - 05:03 PM
Sharon's sorbet is listed on the trader Joes gluten-free list here in Media PA
I'm dying to try it. Going to get some tomorrow if you guys let me know about the sweetnest.
I did try some other sorbet and found it SOOOOO SWEET that i didn't like it.
Is this really sweet?
I like the idea it's more 'creamy' like ice cream. I really miss my ice cream do to cutting out dairy.
Judy in Philly
I'm dying to try it. Going to get some tomorrow if you guys let me know about the sweetnest.
I did try some other sorbet and found it SOOOOO SWEET that i didn't like it.
Is this really sweet?
I like the idea it's more 'creamy' like ice cream. I really miss my ice cream do to cutting out dairy.
Judy in Philly
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Posted 18 March 2006 - 05:59 PM
Judyin Philly, on Mar 18 2006, 05:03 PM, said:
I did try some other sorbet and found it SOOOOO SWEET that i didn't like it.
Is this really sweet?
Is this really sweet?
Judy,
The coconut sorbet is sweet, but isn't too sweet. It's not overpowering like some of the fruit sorbets are. It's very rich though. You will be satisfied with a modest sized serving. It's very good with chocolate syrup or fruit syrup. I can't figure out why our Trader Joe's stopped carrying it - it always seemed to sell well. My son and I haven't had any decent ice cream substitute for a long time.
Also - it does come in a few other flavors. Raspberry, lemon, passion fruit and one other, I think.
Liz
Started Specific Carbohydrate Diet on 8-16-09 because son was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and want to give him moral support.
Diagnosed with Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome in 2003. Discovered that going completely gluten-free put me in remission.
I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalms 27:13
Started Specific Carbohydrate Diet on 8-16-09 because son was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and want to give him moral support.
Diagnosed with Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome in 2003. Discovered that going completely gluten-free put me in remission.
I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalms 27:13
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Posted 18 March 2006 - 09:29 PM
thanks liz
I'll go see if they have it tomorrow.
Judy
I'll go see if they have it tomorrow.
Judy
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Posted 19 March 2006 - 08:16 AM
momandgirls, on Mar 18 2006, 06:18 PM, said:
Thanks for the recommendation - I'll be at Whole Foods next week - I'll pick up some. I'm always looking for ice cream for my daughter that's gluten/dairy/soy free. Is there just one flavor? Thanks!
There is chocolate and some berry flavors. Claire
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Posted 20 March 2006 - 06:35 AM
I was very excited when I read this thread, as someone who is gluten-free, soy free, and dairy limited. I emailed the company about it being gluten-free, and below is their (brief) response:
All natural gluten free--no artifical ingredients
Yea for us! Just thought I'd share the info!
All natural gluten free--no artifical ingredients
Yea for us! Just thought I'd share the info!
*Julie*
Gluten free since December 2004
Soy free since June 2005
Dairy free since July 2006
Gluten free since December 2004
Soy free since June 2005
Dairy free since July 2006
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Posted 20 March 2006 - 06:56 AM
I am so excited to read this thread too!!
I've got it on my list for the co-op next time I go. I think I've looked at all the "ice creams" but will look again and maybe ask them to special order it for me, if it's that good.
I've got it on my list for the co-op next time I go. I think I've looked at all the "ice creams" but will look again and maybe ask them to special order it for me, if it's that good.
Mom of:
Carleigh~ 10 years old, allergic to wheat, milk, peanuts, strawberries, and many EAs. She is currently soy-light and egg-light ~ celiac testing inconclusive by allergist.
Gluten-Free since 10/05 She's a gymnast. : )
Nick ~ 13 years old with no known allergies.
Carleigh~ 10 years old, allergic to wheat, milk, peanuts, strawberries, and many EAs. She is currently soy-light and egg-light ~ celiac testing inconclusive by allergist.
Gluten-Free since 10/05 She's a gymnast. : )
Nick ~ 13 years old with no known allergies.
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Posted 20 March 2006 - 07:50 AM
I went by Whole Foods this morning but they don't carry it. I put in a request, though, so we'll see if they can order some. I'll have to try Trader Joes next week.
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Posted 20 March 2006 - 10:42 PM
ALERT YOU GUYS!!!! 
I just went to TJ's today and the cocconut sorbet has SOY LISTED IN THE ALLERGIN ALERT AT THE END OF THE INGRED. i ASKED THE 'HELPER' AND HE SAID IT WAS IN ONE OF THE INGRED. i'LL TRY TO FIND THE WEB SITE AGAIN TOMORROW AND POST WHAT IT'S HIDDEN IN. IT DIDN'T SAY SOY BUT HE SAID IT IT'S LABELED AS A SOY ALLERGEN THEN IT'S IN THERE.
JUDY IN PHILLY
PS JUST LOOKED AT CLAIRE'S POST THINK IT WAS IN THE LOCUS BEAN
I just went to TJ's today and the cocconut sorbet has SOY LISTED IN THE ALLERGIN ALERT AT THE END OF THE INGRED. i ASKED THE 'HELPER' AND HE SAID IT WAS IN ONE OF THE INGRED. i'LL TRY TO FIND THE WEB SITE AGAIN TOMORROW AND POST WHAT IT'S HIDDEN IN. IT DIDN'T SAY SOY BUT HE SAID IT IT'S LABELED AS A SOY ALLERGEN THEN IT'S IN THERE.
JUDY IN PHILLY
PS JUST LOOKED AT CLAIRE'S POST THINK IT WAS IN THE LOCUS BEAN
Judy in Southern CA
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Posted 21 March 2006 - 09:03 AM
momandgirls, on Mar 20 2006, 10:50 AM, said:
I went by Whole Foods this morning but they don't carry it. I put in a request, though, so we'll see if they can order some. I'll have to try Trader Joes next week.
I don't know where you are but Whole Foods in the Washington, DC area, Maryland and PA all carry it. MacCaffety's markets in PA also.
to Judy in Philly -
My carton of coconut sorbet has no soy listed in the ingredients. It may be that it is in some flavors and not others. I am checking the company again. They have been prompt to answer. Claire
