Spices

[BRUMI1968]

I've decided that my attempt to segregate our kitchen to gluten and non-gluten isn't working perfectly, so have decided to degluten the whole kitchen, having hubby and friends eat gluten out and outside only.

So I need to clean out the spice cabinet, and am wondering if there are any BRANDS that are all gluten-free - especially nonirradiated organic stuff.

If there's no brand that is all gluten-free, I'll get on the telephone and figure out which ones i can keep and which I have to give away.

Thanks.

[Nantzie]

There was a list on this board of "trusted companies" such as Kraft and Con Agra that will disclose any gluten. On that list also was McCormick, so I've been buying mostly McCormick spices, and have even found that their Taco Seasoning packet is gluten-free. I've used it several times with no problems.

Nancy

[Guest ~jules~]

I just did that also Someone around here mentioned mckormick (sp?) spices were gluten free, I'm not sure if all of them are, but I just bought their garlic salt its gluten-free.

[Guest Kathy Ann]

What was the final straw that made you decide to make your kitchen completely gluten free? That is my next difficult planned step. Why didn't the shared plan work for you?

[LKelly8]

McCormick and Mrs Dash is gluten-free. I emailed "Simply Organic" spices (found them on amazon), waiting for reply. Last I heard Spice Islands will only vouch for their pure spices, not mixes. I'm suprised Whole Foods didn't have the 365 brand spices in their gluten-free list. Are they just so obviously gluten-free that they didn't bother or does WF's not know status of their spices?

I don't know where you live but most Publix brand spices are gluten free. I have the list if anyone would like to see it.

I've gotten attitude and mixed messages from Badia. They probably are gluten-free but I avoid them.

[jerseyangel]

I use McCormick spices. When I spoke to them on the phone, they told me that any ingredients would be clearly listed on the label. Their Pure Vanilla Extract is gluten-free, also

[LKelly8]

Tone's - Durkee - Spice Islands brand sent me their gluten-free list. (All one company) They were very quick in responding, I was impressed. I have a lengthy list of idividual spices that's too long to post here but here's some bits n' pieces.

Spice Islands - Salt Free, Grilling Gourmet and World Flavors - all gluten-free.

Spice Island Specialty - Beau Monde, Chili powder, Fines Herbs, Crystallized ginger, Italian Herb Seasoning, Garlic Pepper Seasoning, Saffron, Old Hickory Smoked Salt, Summer Savory and vanilla bean - gluten-free.

Durkee Calfornia Style Blends - Garlic salt, Garlic powder, Onion salt, Onion powder - gluten-free.

Tone's/Durkee/Spice Islands - all liquid extracts, liquid flavorings and food coloring - gluten-free.

[BRUMI1968]

What was the final straw that made you decide to make your kitchen completely gluten free? That is my next difficult planned step. Why didn't the shared plan work for you?

Ironically, it was putting my husband on a mostly grain-free diet that seemed to mess up our process. I think we all stopped being very careful since there was hardly any gluten in the house. It is just too confusing to have two sponges, two scrubbies, a separate cutting board, etc. We have a friend who cooks at our house once a week or so for family dinners, and he can't keep it straight. He has some short term memory problems due to lifestyle choices.

So, I'm going to get rid of all the gluten in the house except beer. We can all keep track of that, and since beer glasses don't have to get scrubbed B4 the dishwasher, the spong should stay safe.

I think what happened is that I used my mustard on meat roll-ups for Joe and his meat ins't gluten-free. So I started to feel crappy again. But I'm not sure if I was glutened at all.

Anyway, it'll be better for Joe and my friend Don anyway - eating gluten-free is healthy for all.

Thanks all about the spices. I'll look into McCormick for most stuff. Thanks.

[LKelly8]

Reply from Simply Organic -

"Thank you for your interest in Frontier. We don't provide a gluten free statement for our products since the facility and production lines haven't been verified to run as such. We don't add any gluten to our product; however some do have naturally occurring gluten. If there is anything else we can do to assist you please let us know."

"No, yes, no, maybe." Well at least they're clear.