What Am I Looking For?

[Corkdarrr]

I'm about as new as they come to this whole gluten-free thing, but I'm ready to do whatever it takes to stop feeling like crap all the time. So. First thing's first.

What am I looking for in terms of gluten-free products when I read lables?

[mommida]

Get a copy of the forbidden list. Get a copy of the safe list, when you locate a product that should be safe double check the label for forbidden ingredients. Kraft, McCormick's, and other companies will not hide gluten on their labels under things like modified food starch or malt. You may have to call companies to verify what modified food starch means. The new label laws will have companies listing wheat as an allergy alert, but we still have to look out for rye, barley, and oats. Some companys like Brach's will not verify anything is gluten free, have since lost my business. ALWAYS READ THE LABELS! Food companies are always changing the "formulation" of their products. Cross contamination can be a major problem.

If you have any questions feel free to ask them here.

L.

[Corkdarrr]

Get a copy of the forbidden list. Get a copy of the safe list, when you locate a product that should be safe double check the label for forbidden ingredients. Kraft, McCormick's, and other companies will not hide gluten on their labels under things like modified food starch or malt. You may have to call companies to verify what modified food starch means. The new label laws will have companies listing wheat as an allergy alert, but we still have to look out for rye, barley, and oats. Some companys like Brach's will not verify anything is gluten free, have since lost my business. ALWAYS READ THE LABELS! Food companies are always changing the "formulation" of their products. Cross contamination can be a major problem.

If you have any questions feel free to ask them here.

L.

Thank you so much! I've only been on here for a day, I've posted twice, and I've gotten a ton of responses. What a friendly illness!

[mommida]

I think every one remembers feeling pretty lost at first. I am so grateful for the help I got, I just want to pass it on. You may find out your family are jerks and your friends aren't really very nice, but a group of strangers understand exactly what you are going through. It will get easier and people here will help you along the way.

L.

[debmidge]

I think every one remembers feeling pretty lost at first. I am so grateful for the help I got, I just want to pass it on. You may find out your family are jerks and your friends aren't really very nice, but a group of strangers understand exactly what you are going through. It will get easier and people here will help you along the way.

L.

Amen to that!