[rce's mom]

Hi Everyone,
Our family is fairly new to celiac, although I've posted here before.
1.) Is normal 1% milk from the grocery store (specifically Great Value brand from Wal-mart) gluten free? Or, would another brand of normal milk be gluten-free? Or, does my celiac daughter need to switch to something like rice milk, soy milk, goat milk, etc.?
2.) Daughter loves chocolate chips. Are they all gluten-free (from the grocery store I mean)? What brand is recommended? Do I need to buy any from a specialty store or website?
3.) Bouillon cubes - Again, is there a gluten-free brand I can get from the grocery store, or, do I need to get them from a specialty store or website?
Thanks.

[home_based_mom]

rce's mom, on Jul 11 2008, 01:40 PM, said:

Hi Everyone,
Our family is fairly new to celiac, although I've posted here before.
1.) Is normal 1% milk from the grocery store (specifically Great Value brand from Wal-mart) gluten free? Or, would another brand of normal milk be gluten-free? Or, does my celiac daughter need to switch to something like rice milk, soy milk, goat milk, etc.?
2.) Daughter loves chocolate chips. Are they all gluten-free (from the grocery store I mean)? What brand is recommended? Do I need to buy any from a specialty store or website?
3.) Bouillon cubes - Again, is there a gluten-free brand I can get from the grocery store, or, do I need to get them from a specialty store or website?
Thanks.

Unless your daughter has issues with dairy, any brand of milk is fine. I buy 1% milk in whatever store I happen to be in when we have run out - including WalMart - and it's fine.

Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chips are gluten free - but not dairy free if that ever becomes an issue.

I haven't used bouillon cubes recently, but no doubt someone will be along soon with some good info!

[Darn210]

rce's mom, on Jul 11 2008, 04:40 PM, said:

Hi Everyone,
Our family is fairly new to celiac, although I've posted here before.
1.) Is normal 1% milk from the grocery store (specifically Great Value brand from Wal-mart) gluten free? Or, would another brand of normal milk be gluten-free? Or, does my celiac daughter need to switch to something like rice milk, soy milk, goat milk, etc.?
2.) Daughter loves chocolate chips. Are they all gluten-free (from the grocery store I mean)? What brand is recommended? Do I need to buy any from a specialty store or website?
3.) Bouillon cubes - Again, is there a gluten-free brand I can get from the grocery store, or, do I need to get them from a specialty store or website?
Thanks.

Milk is naturally gluten free - you can buy what ever brand you like. I think most regular choc chips are OK, too . . . don't know of any that aren't . . . but specifically, nestle (which discloses all gluten on their labels) and Great Value brand (which I believe actually say gluten free by it's ingredient list) are both OK.


That being said, if your daughter has trouble with dairy (many celiacs do), you would need to switch to an alternative milk (soy or rice or almond or hemp . . . ) and then Enjoy Life choc chips are both gluten and dairy free.



Herb-Ox bouillon cubes are gluten free, but I prefer "Better than Bouillon". It's a paste and works better for what I'm using it for. There are also many broths that are OK.

[Darn210]

Darn210, on Jul 11 2008, 04:51 PM, said:

That being said, if your daughter has trouble with dairy (many celiacs do), you would need to switch to an alternative milk (soy or rice or almond or hemp . . . ) and then Enjoy Life choc chips are both gluten and dairy free.

Also, some celiacs are just lactose intolerant until they heal, in which case, they just need to take Lactaid when they have dairy. It comes in a chewable form. My daughter used it for the first two months after her diagnosis when she was having a fair amount of dairy in one sitting. Symptoms of both the casein intolerance and lactose intolerance can be similar to a reaction to gluten. So, if you are being really thorough with the diet and she is still having issues, you may want to try the Lactaid tablets and if you're still having problems, give up all dairy for a while . . . some celiacs can reintroduce it at a later date . . . some can't.

[rce's mom]

Thanks, Janet, for both of your replys. Your info is very helpful. Have a great weekend!

[rce's mom]

Thanks, Sandi, for your reply, too. The info is helpful. Have a great weekend.

[rce's mom]

Janet, or Anyone!
Where do I get the Herb-OX bouillon cub es & the Better Than Bouillon from?
Thanks, again.

[Darn210]

rce's mom, on Jul 11 2008, 05:32 PM, said:

Janet, or Anyone!
Where do I get the Herb-OX bouillon cub es & the Better Than Bouillon from?
Thanks, again.

Well, my memory is not so good . . . let's see, I've seen the Better Than Bouillon at Whole Foods and my local Kroger (grocery store). I think I got the Herb-Ox at a Super Wal-Mart. I may have gotten the Better Than Bouillon there, too . . . may have been a Super Target . . . . . . was that helpful??

[rce's mom]

Darn210, on Jul 11 2008, 03:37 PM, said:

Well, my memory is not so good . . . let's see, I've seen the Better Than Bouillon at Whole Foods and my local Kroger (grocery store). I think I got the Herb-Ox at a Super Wal-Mart. I may have gotten the Better Than Bouillon there, too . . . may have been a Super Target . . . . . . was that helpful??

[rce's mom]

Darn210, on Jul 11 2008, 03:37 PM, said:

Well, my memory is not so good . . . let's see, I've seen the Better Than Bouillon at Whole Foods and my local Kroger (grocery store). I think I got the Herb-Ox at a Super Wal-Mart. I may have gotten the Better Than Bouillon there, too . . . may have been a Super Target . . . . . . was that helpful??

Yes, this is helpful. Next time I hit one of these stores I'll look for them. Thanks.!