Help
I've been checking my labels on spaghetti sauces and such and i cant find anything to let me know if theres gluten in it or not. I was told that i should be aware of the kinds i get but im not sure why. Is there a reason why i cant use shelf pasta sauces?
Pasta/pizza Sauce
Rate Topic:
#2
Electra 
- Advanced Community Member
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 308
- Joined: 28-November 06
Posted 08 January 2007 - 09:42 AM
I've been wondering the same thing. I've also been looking at salsa labels and can't seem to find anything that looks suspicious in them. I'm sure someone will be able to tell us why ;-)!!
~~Angie~~
DX'd With Narcolepsy In 1995
Dx'ed With Celiac On 12-18-06
Positive Biopsy On 2-1-07
DX'd With Pernicious Anemia 4-24-07
Daughter Has DH, so I suspect she also has Celiac!!
"If Alcoholism was Celiac Disease they would make us drink ourselves into kidney failure before they would admit we had the disease"
DX'd With Narcolepsy In 1995
Dx'ed With Celiac On 12-18-06
Positive Biopsy On 2-1-07
DX'd With Pernicious Anemia 4-24-07
Daughter Has DH, so I suspect she also has Celiac!!
"If Alcoholism was Celiac Disease they would make us drink ourselves into kidney failure before they would admit we had the disease"
#3
Felidae
- Advanced Community Member
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 1,098
- Joined: 26-August 05
Posted 08 January 2007 - 10:44 AM
You need to watch out for certain words such as "spices" and "natural flavours." Also, cross contamination may be a problem depending on the manufacturer.
I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of anything else right now.
I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of anything else right now.
Tapioca intolerant
First cousin dx'd with Celiac Disease
Grandmother died of malnutrition b/c everything made her sick... sounds like celiac to me.
Gluten-free since June 2005
Dx with IBS February 2005
Blood tests both negative (or inconclusive?) for celiac (in 2002 and 2004)
First cousin dx'd with Celiac Disease
Grandmother died of malnutrition b/c everything made her sick... sounds like celiac to me.
Gluten-free since June 2005
Dx with IBS February 2005
Blood tests both negative (or inconclusive?) for celiac (in 2002 and 2004)
#4
Michi8
- Advanced Community Member
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 1,026
- Joined: 02-August 06
Posted 08 January 2007 - 12:11 PM
Any tips on which brands are actually safe? I heard Prego is, but what about Ragu? We prefer the taste of Ragu over Prego... Also, what about Classico? I see nothing on the label (Sun-Dried Tomato sauce) that indicates a source of gluten (there are no natural or artificial flavours listed either.)
Michelle
Michelle
#5
Felidae
- Advanced Community Member
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 1,098
- Joined: 26-August 05
Posted 08 January 2007 - 01:33 PM
Michi8, on Jan 8 2007, 04:11 PM, said:
Any tips on which brands are actually safe? I heard Prego is, but what about Ragu? We prefer the taste of Ragu over Prego... Also, what about Classico? I see nothing on the label (Sun-Dried Tomato sauce) that indicates a source of gluten (there are no natural or artificial flavours listed either.)
Michelle
Michelle
If there is nothing that indicates hidden gluten in the ingredient listing, I have tried the sauce before. This may be risky. I'm not sure about the brands you listed. I started making my own sauces out of canned tomatoes, fresh veggies and spices. But, I have a lot of time on my hands since I haven't been able to find a job in my field.
I checked Classico's website and they state that all of their red and white sauces are gluten-free.
Tapioca intolerant
First cousin dx'd with Celiac Disease
Grandmother died of malnutrition b/c everything made her sick... sounds like celiac to me.
Gluten-free since June 2005
Dx with IBS February 2005
Blood tests both negative (or inconclusive?) for celiac (in 2002 and 2004)
First cousin dx'd with Celiac Disease
Grandmother died of malnutrition b/c everything made her sick... sounds like celiac to me.
Gluten-free since June 2005
Dx with IBS February 2005
Blood tests both negative (or inconclusive?) for celiac (in 2002 and 2004)
#6
Lisa
- Advanced Community Member
-
- Group: Moderators
- Posts: 8,413
- Joined: 12-August 05
Posted 08 January 2007 - 02:04 PM
I try to use Paul Newman's products because profits are donated.
I believe all of his pastas and salsas are gluten free.
I believe all of his pastas and salsas are gluten free.
Lisa
Gluten Free - August 15, 2004
"Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien
Celiac.com - Celiac Disease Board Moderator
Gluten Free - August 15, 2004
"Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien
Celiac.com - Celiac Disease Board Moderator
#7
angel_jd1
- Gluten Free Goddess
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 2,053
- Joined: 31-December 03
Posted 08 January 2007 - 02:32 PM
All of the Classico sauces are gluten-free (Even the white sauces) Mmmmm
I use Contadina for my Pizza Sauce
Wal-Mart Great Value Brand pizza sauce in the jar is also gluten-free (stated on the label)
Enjoy!!
-Jessica
I use Contadina for my Pizza Sauce
Wal-Mart Great Value Brand pizza sauce in the jar is also gluten-free (stated on the label)
Enjoy!!
-Jessica
Jessica
Gluten Free since 12-31-2002!!
Kansas
Gluten Free since 12-31-2002!!
Kansas
#8
Michi8
- Advanced Community Member
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 1,026
- Joined: 02-August 06
Posted 08 January 2007 - 02:36 PM
Felidae, on Jan 8 2007, 02:33 PM, said:
If there is nothing that indicates hidden gluten in the ingredient listing, I have tried the sauce before. This may be risky. I'm not sure about the brands you listed. I started making my own sauces out of canned tomatoes, fresh veggies and spices. But, I have a lot of time on my hands since I haven't been able to find a job in my field.
I checked Classico's website and they state that all of their red and white sauces are gluten-free.
I checked Classico's website and they state that all of their red and white sauces are gluten-free.
Thanks for the Classico info.
I'll check into Ragu too. I'm just starting back onto a gluten-free diet now. I had tried before Xmas, but abandoned it due to stress of a funeral of an immediate family member and then Xmas. It will be much easier to follow the diet now, when I don't have to worry so much about meals prepared by others. Now I need to get serious again about avoiding gluten. Got a good cookbook for preparing gluten-free meals for Xmas too.
Michelle
#9
zansu
- Advanced Community Member
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 235
- Joined: 21-August 06
Posted 08 January 2007 - 02:38 PM
most pregos are safe (not the meat flavored, I believe) I seem to recall Ragu IS NOT. I like the muir glen organic cabernet marinara.
Salsas: I like the muir glen, also Pace is safe and readily available.
Salsas: I like the muir glen, also Pace is safe and readily available.
#10
marciab
- Advanced Community Member
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 747
- Joined: 23-September 05
Posted 08 January 2007 - 02:45 PM
I like the organic Muir Glen and organic Bertolli. I haven't called about them, but so far so good.
They don't have soy and Newman's does. marcia
They don't have soy and Newman's does. marcia
Jan 1990 - Dx CFS/ME/FM (URI's, Ataxia, myoclonus, orthostatic hypotension, insomnia, brain fog, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat... ) Completely Disabled (housebound and bedridden at times)
2004 - Digestive pain all the time.
May 2004 - Hiatal hernia, erosive gastritis, gastroparesis (endoscopy)
August 2004 - Colon polyps, diverticulitus, internal hemorrhoids (colonoscopy)
No relief from Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Zelnorm, Miralax, Imodium, Lomotil ...
July 2005 - GP recommended WFDFSFEFCF + vegan (Also, anything that hurts free)
Immediately stopped needing naps and digestive pain reduced.
Sept 2005 - GFDFCFSFEF + chemical free - Immediately stopped feeling jittery / buzzing and digestive issues were much better.
June 2006 - Dx B12 and iron deficient. Started B12 injections and using cast iron pan.
August 2006 - MYOCLONUS GONE. (off Klonopin)
September 2006 - ATAXIA, INSOMNIA and Feeling like the floor was moving under my feet gone.
June 19, 2007 - Positive DQ2, Dx Celiac
October 2007 - Sleeping like a baby, waking up with energy, but still having fatigue/stamina issues
Nov 2007 - Started Paleo diet for chronic hypoglycemia
April 2008 - GTT normal. I'm no longer hypoglycemic. Started Low oxalate diet for kidney stones.
May 1, 2008 - Began salt loading for OI/NMH - noticed immediately muscle weakness was gone. I was sodium deficient but my labs don't reflect it. Still working on OI and PEM.
2004 - Digestive pain all the time.
May 2004 - Hiatal hernia, erosive gastritis, gastroparesis (endoscopy)
August 2004 - Colon polyps, diverticulitus, internal hemorrhoids (colonoscopy)
No relief from Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Zelnorm, Miralax, Imodium, Lomotil ...
July 2005 - GP recommended WFDFSFEFCF + vegan (Also, anything that hurts free)
Immediately stopped needing naps and digestive pain reduced.
Sept 2005 - GFDFCFSFEF + chemical free - Immediately stopped feeling jittery / buzzing and digestive issues were much better.
June 2006 - Dx B12 and iron deficient. Started B12 injections and using cast iron pan.
August 2006 - MYOCLONUS GONE. (off Klonopin)
September 2006 - ATAXIA, INSOMNIA and Feeling like the floor was moving under my feet gone.
June 19, 2007 - Positive DQ2, Dx Celiac
October 2007 - Sleeping like a baby, waking up with energy, but still having fatigue/stamina issues
Nov 2007 - Started Paleo diet for chronic hypoglycemia
April 2008 - GTT normal. I'm no longer hypoglycemic. Started Low oxalate diet for kidney stones.
May 1, 2008 - Began salt loading for OI/NMH - noticed immediately muscle weakness was gone. I was sodium deficient but my labs don't reflect it. Still working on OI and PEM.
#11
Michi8
- Advanced Community Member
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 1,026
- Joined: 02-August 06
Posted 08 January 2007 - 03:28 PM
zansu, on Jan 8 2007, 03:38 PM, said:
most pregos are safe (not the meat flavored, I believe) I seem to recall Ragu IS NOT. I like the muir glen organic cabernet marinara.
Salsas: I like the muir glen, also Pace is safe and readily available.
Salsas: I like the muir glen, also Pace is safe and readily available.
I went onto the Ragu website, and found no FAQ that addresses gluten, so I tried to ask a question through their email form. Apparently I'm not allowed to ask any questions if I don't live in the US. I can't find info easily on Ragu through Unilever Canada (they don't list Ragu on their website.)
I'll have to spend more time digging into this later...I'm off to make homemade ice cream with the kids.
Michelle
#12
Guhlia
- Ah yes.... Happy New Year to all, Red Bridge style... LOL
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 2,541
- Joined: 06-December 05
Posted 08 January 2007 - 03:46 PM
If you live in the US, just read the ingredients on the ragu jar... Ragu is made by Unilever and they will clearly label gluten as wheat, barley, rye, or oats. Classico sauces are gluten free and delicious. For pizza sauce I use Wal-mart's GV brand. It's very good and it says gluten free right on the jar.
~Angie~
Gluten free since May 2004
Gluten free since May 2004
#13
blueeyedmanda
- York Fair 2009
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 5,569
- Joined: 24-January 06
Posted 08 January 2007 - 06:04 PM
I generally buy Wegmans Pasta Sauces, all labeled gluten-free and I believe some are even lactose free and all are labed with the Allergen keys, they have quite a few different flavors and I believe all are gluten free. I really enjoy the Smooth Marinara and the Tomato and Basil....I just checked my closet and the Tomato and Basil and Roasted Garlic are both Lactose free.
I actually stockpile the pasta sauce since I use it frequently....and the Harrisburg Wegmans did not open yet, so I usually travel to the store and I stock up on my favorite things. I go to town when they are 99cents a jar....they are big jars!
I also have a jar of salsa from Wegmans and it says gluten free.
Since I saw the gluten free labeling I tend to only buy that brand, so I actually like it more than Ragu and Prego.
I actually stockpile the pasta sauce since I use it frequently....and the Harrisburg Wegmans did not open yet, so I usually travel to the store and I stock up on my favorite things. I go to town when they are 99cents a jar....they are big jars!
I also have a jar of salsa from Wegmans and it says gluten free.
Since I saw the gluten free labeling I tend to only buy that brand, so I actually like it more than Ragu and Prego.
~~~~Gluten Free since 9/2004~~~~~~
Friends may come and go but Sillies are Forever!!!!!!!
Friends may come and go but Sillies are Forever!!!!!!!
#14
psawyer
- Oliver 1996-2012
-
- Group: Moderator
- Posts: 5,049
- Joined: 28-December 04
Posted 08 January 2007 - 06:17 PM
Unilever's policy of clearly labelling gluten ingredients applies in Canada as well as in the US. Just read the label on the product, looking for wheat, barley, rye or oats. If none of those words appear, then the product is safe.
Peter
Diagnosis by biopsy of practically non-existent villi; gluten-free since July 2000.
Type 1 (autoimmune) diabetes diagnosed in March 1986
Markham, Ontario (borders on Toronto)
Celiac.com - Celiac Disease Board Moderator
Diagnosis by biopsy of practically non-existent villi; gluten-free since July 2000.
Type 1 (autoimmune) diabetes diagnosed in March 1986
Markham, Ontario (borders on Toronto)
Celiac.com - Celiac Disease Board Moderator
#15
Michi8
- Advanced Community Member
-
- Group: Advanced Members
- Posts: 1,026
- Joined: 02-August 06
Posted 08 January 2007 - 06:19 PM
psawyer, on Jan 8 2007, 07:17 PM, said:
Unilever's policy of clearly labelling gluten ingredients applies in Canada as well as in the US. Just read the label on the product, looking for wheat, barley, rye or oats. If none of those words appear, then the product is safe.
Good to know. Thanks!
Michelle
