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Are Smarties gluten-free?
A whole bucket of Halloween candy is taunting me
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TriticusToxicum 
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Posted 26 October 2006 - 07:39 AM
CAn I have some? Please say yes!
Richard
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Posted 26 October 2006 - 07:47 AM
Who let the rif-raf in?
This is a topic full of serious scientificness
(i thought they were smart pills- no? )
This is a topic full of serious scientificness
(i thought they were smart pills- no?
)
Richard
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Posted 26 October 2006 - 07:57 AM
Richard,
Smarties, in the US are gluten-free. (I believe that in Canada, they are not)
Smarties, in the US are gluten-free. (I believe that in Canada, they are not)
Patti
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Posted 26 October 2006 - 07:59 AM
jerseyangel, on Oct 26 2006, 11:57 AM, said:
Richard,
Smarties, in the US are gluten-free. (I believe that in Canada, they are not)
Smarties, in the US are gluten-free. (I believe that in Canada, they are not)
I'll be sure to eat them on this side of the border!
Thanks - you made my day!
Richard
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Posted 26 October 2006 - 08:00 AM
CarlaB, on Oct 26 2006, 11:48 AM, said:
Yeah, they are smart pills, so they might be worth the risk in your case. 
That'll make me 5pts smarter than you, but who's counting?
Richard
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Posted 26 October 2006 - 08:12 AM
Smarties in Canada definitely have gluten in them...... 
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Biopsy August 2006 confirmed complete villous atrophy despite being gluten-free for years and bloodwork within range showing compliance with diet. Doctor has confirmed diagnosis of Refractory Celiac Sprue.
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positive bloodwork, positive biopsy
Celiac, collagenous colitis, hypothyroidism
endometriosis (at age 20)
spinal stenosis (early 20's)
Biopsy August 2006 confirmed complete villous atrophy despite being gluten-free for years and bloodwork within range showing compliance with diet. Doctor has confirmed diagnosis of Refractory Celiac Sprue.
Endoscopy also showed numerous stomach ulcers, have started taking Losec.
Mother to Eileen 13 yrs
Rhiannon 8 yrs
Daniel & Connor 6 yr twin boys......
"Joyfulness keeps the heart and face young. A good laugh makes us better friends with ourselves and everybody around us."
Orison Swett Marden
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.
-- Victor Borge
"An optimist laughs to forget. A pessimist forgets to laugh."
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"Doctor to patient: I have good news and bad news. The good news is that you are not a hypochondriac."
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Posted 26 October 2006 - 08:14 AM
TriticusToxicum, on Oct 26 2006, 12:00 PM, said:
That'll make me 5pts smarter than you, but who's counting?
Wow, since I can't have sugar, you will definately be smarter than me by the end of the day!!!
Canadian Karen, on Oct 26 2006, 12:12 PM, said:
Smarties in Canada definitely have gluten in them......
Yeah, but Altoids don't, who needs Smarties anyway?!
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Posted 26 October 2006 - 08:17 AM
Ok Karen got me wondering. On the wrapper it says "made in Canada" 
BUT... http://www.smarties.com/allergen.html
so I'm going for it!
BUT... http://www.smarties.com/allergen.html
so I'm going for it!
Richard
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Posted 26 October 2006 - 08:38 AM
jerseyangel, on Oct 26 2006, 07:57 AM, said:
Richard,
Smarties, in the US are gluten-free. (I believe that in Canada, they are not)
Smarties, in the US are gluten-free. (I believe that in Canada, they are not)
Smarties are NOT gluten-free in the UK either alas...hubby misses them
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Posted 26 October 2006 - 08:50 AM
TriticusToxicum- I have just got to say, love the picture. The Shining is a great movie!
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Posted 26 October 2006 - 11:44 AM
My understanding (not being in Canada) is that the smarties in the US are a different candy. The smarties in Canada are similar to m&ms. The US smarties are a sugary treat, no chocolate.
Hez
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