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#1 Lisa79

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Posted 25 July 2009 - 05:08 AM

I just need help with some confectionery hoping its the same woldwide, as we are in Australia.

From what I have gathered they are gluten free, just hoping someone can clarify before I tell DD she can have them.

Starburst chews
Snickers
Tic Tacs all flavours, I read they contain corn gluten, not that of wheat, barley or rye. So I figured they were ok.

Thanks
Lisa

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Me (30): Diagnosed with Celiac Disease by biopsy March 2009 - Multiple food intolerances, nightshades, egg, some fruits and many more.
DH (29): Type 1 Diabetic Diagnosed 2005
DD(5): Diagnosed with Celiac Disease by biopsy July 2009
DS (4) Positive Blood Test Aug 2010, awaiting biopsy

#2 ravenwoodglass

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Posted 25 July 2009 - 06:33 AM

Lisa79, on Jul 25 2009, 05:08 AM, said:

The best thing you can do is to call the companies and ask. I know in the US that Snickers are safe as well as starburst but that does not mean they are where you are. One benefit to calling companies is they will sometimes send you coupons for the items you are questioning. Many companies put a phone number on their products or list a website where you may be able to get some info or contact.

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celiac 49 years - Misdiagnosed for 45
Blood tested and repeatedly negative
Diagnosed by Allergist with elimination diet and diagnosis confirmed by GI in 2002
Misdiagnoses for 15 years were IBS-D, ataxia, migraines, anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia, parathesias, arthritis, livedo reticularis, hairloss, premature menopause, osteoporosis, kidney damage, diverticulosis, prediabetes and ulcers, dermatitis herpeformis
All bold resoved or went into remission with proper diagnosis of Celiac November 2002
Some residual nerve damage remains as of 2006- this has continued to resolve after eliminating soy in 2007

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Twin brother died as a result of autoimmune liver destruction at age 15

Children 2 with Ulcers, GERD, Depression, , 1 with DH, 1 with severe growth stunting (male adult 5 feet)both finally diagnosed Celiac through blood testing and 1 with endo 6 months after Mom

Positive to Soy and Casien also Aug 2007

Gluten Sensitivity Gene Test Aug 2007
HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 1 0303

HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 2 0303

Serologic equivalent: HLA-DQ 3,3 (Subtype 9,9)

#3 Mango04

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Posted 25 July 2009 - 06:55 AM

It's definitely, definitely not the same worldwide, so be sure to check Australia-specific information (Australia is really good about labeling though, so you should be able to simply check labels to find out if there is any gluten in the products you mentioned).

"Let food be thy medicine, and let thy medicine be food." - Hippocrates