Tortillas

[Zebra007]

Hi there! I made myself a Maize tortilla, and looking on the packet it appears everything is fine, but then I read a recipe somewhere where it stated they used gluten-free Maize flour! so now I am a little confused..are some people concerned about cross contamination and that's why they need to purchase it gluten-free.

[glutenfreeliac]

I'm not quite sure what you're saying here, but... Corn tortillas are generally gluten-free, but some are produced in factories that also make flour tortillas, raising concerns of cross-contamination. I have never encountered a problem, but completely understand the need of others to be extremely cautious. I tend to purchase corn tortillas labeled "gluten-free" because I appreciate the manufacturer's decision to make sure I know the food is safe.

 

That being said, I have encountered what are being marketed as "artisinal" corn tortillas, and these are clearly made with gluten. I would be particularly cautious about buying tortillas from manufacturers who do this because the chances of cross-contamination on shared equipment increases.

[celiac sharon]

Yes, you have to make sure you buy gluten free ground corn products of all kinds. They often make their corn meals in the same factory as gluten flours and risk of contamination is high

[Zebra007]

Thanks folks, I think I will just have to order some gluten-free Maize flour online in future to be on the safe side.  Its a bit annoying though as I had recently started eating  tortillas with chopped banana for breakfast in place of my usual 2 eggs  but I think I have developed an allergy to eggs, not sure yet, but it is looking that way and the gluten-free Oats in my cupboard made me feel ill.  Luckily I have some gluten-free Cornflakes which I can have in the morning....    

[BlessedMommy]

I purchase Bob's Red Mill gluten free masa harina flour from Vitacost for my homemade tortillas. They taste great and I have peace of mind that they are fully gluten free. 

[LauraTX]

If you are buying maize flour made in your country, inquire with the manufacturer and ask them if they make anything with wheat in the same plant.  If tortillas are a highly consumed item in Costa Rica where you are, there are probably places that make just maize flour and/or maize tortillas. 

[Zebra007]

Thanks BM  I will order that then to be on the safe side....

 

Thanks LTX You are right, I could try emailing them and see if they reply, its worth a shot!

[BlessedMommy]

Vitacost is pretty good for shipping products overseas. We shipped a fairly heavy box over to our friends in Micronesia and the shipping charges were only $9.99.