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Texas Celiac Apprentice
Texas Celiac
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I just started my gluten-free diet a few days ago and since I eat a lot of salads, I am wondering about gluten-free salad dressings. I love Ranch dressing but I wondered what others have found at the grocery store that is gluten-free.

Also, I know that Lays Classic Potato Chips and Fritos are okay but what about Cheetos. I love Cheetos.

Texas Celiac

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Welcome!

You will find a lot of good information and support here. I know that it is really hard when you are just starting out. You have to read every ingredient in everything you pick up. It will seem like shoping will take forever. It does get better as you become familier with what you can and can not have.

You don't say where you are from, but if you have a Wegeman's near you, you are really in luck. They label all all of their gluten free products with an orange circle with a G in the middle. They make an awesome ranch dressing.

Good luck :rolleyes:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Cheetos are gluten-free. Kraft has quite a few dressings that are gluten-free. Kraft is a company that will clearly list any gluten on the label. All you have to do is read. :)

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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Many companies have a list of gluten-free ingredients on their websites ... Frito-Lay is one of them, and as mentioned, Cheetos are gluten-free. The Frito-Lay website mentions the possiblity of cross-contamination, but so far, so good for me.

Carla

Texas Celiac Apprentice
Texas Celiac
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I am from Fort Worth, TX.

I have been reading the labels and I have a Kraft Fat Free dressing and Hidden Valley Ranch. MSG is one of the ingredients. I thought that was on the "forbidden list". Am I wrong? It also list modified food starch as an ingredient but does not say what kind. I thought Kraft was a company that listed what kind of modified food starch.

I guess I am feeling a little overwhelmed when I am limited to certain lunch/dinner choices and I can't find out what is safe. :angry:

Should I steer clear of artifial flavors and artifial coloring?

Thanks so much for any advice.

Texas Celiac

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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I am from Fort Worth, TX.

I have been reading the labels and I have a Kraft Fat Free dressing and Hidden Valley Ranch. MSG is one of the ingredients. I thought that was on the "forbidden list". Am I wrong? It also list modified food starch as an ingredient but does not say what kind. I thought Kraft was a company that listed what kind of modified food starch.

I guess I am feeling a little overwhelmed when I am limited to certain lunch/dinner choices and I can't find out what is safe. :angry:

Should I steer clear of artifial flavors and artifial coloring?

Thanks so much for any advice.

Texas Celiac

Hi Texas--MSG does not contain gluten..Some people have reactions to it, and it's not really good for anybody IMO, but from a strictly gluten standpoint, it's fine. Kraft will list any gluten--if it states "modified food starch" and nothing else after it, it's safe. * If* it had gluten it would say "modified food starch (wheat). It does seem overwhelming at first, but I promise it gets easier! Kraft, Unilever, Con Agra, Nestle, Hershey, Nabisco will all clearly list any gluten on the labels. When in doubt, always call the manufacturer to be sure. You can do searches here, or go through old posts in the Foods & Product Forum for lots of information.

Texas Celiac Apprentice
Texas Celiac
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That is good to know!!! My favorite dressing and snack (Cheetos) are gluten-free!!

Thanks everyone!!

TX Celiac

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Enjoy! :D

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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The Kraft will list the wheat if it has any, like Patti said, but does anyone know about the Hidden Valley? I have been avoiding it myself because of the modified food starch.

I'm also interested in hearing the answer from those of you with more experience on her question about artificial flavors and colors, but even more so for natural flavors.

Carla

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Carla-- I always call to check on "natural flavor" when considering a product for the first time. That is an ingredient that could contain gluten. Sorry, I don't have any knowledge of Hidden Valley.

Texas Celiac Apprentice
Texas Celiac
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Wow, I am learning a lot today. I never considered that gluten could be hidden in "natural flavors".

TX Celiac

ebrbetty Rising Star
ebrbetty
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check the post I put up about kens dressings, theres a lot of gluten-free ones

Texas Celiac Apprentice
Texas Celiac
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Thanks, I will check it out!!!

Texas Celiac

hez Enthusiast
hez
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Several months ago I went to the Hidden Valley website and they stated that the dressing is not gluten-free. I am not sure why this is so but it is :( Welcome to the board :)

Hez

chasesparents Rookie
chasesparents
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I called Hidden Valley a few months ago and they said that the dressing DOES contain traces of Gluten. So we eat Kraft Ranch.

Texas Celiac Apprentice
Texas Celiac
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Thanks everyone. I will stick to Kraft or Kens.

TX Celiac

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Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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Renee's makes a nice gluten-free and dairy free peppercorn ranch dressing.

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