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Lundberg's Rice Express

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jaten Enthusiast
jaten
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I recently bought a Lundberg's Rice Express (Classic Beef) because right on the front it says "Gluten Free." Fortunately before I ate any I read the ingredient label. One of the ingredients is Malt Extract. I have e-mailed Lundberg Family Farms and asked them to remove their "gluten free" label for the sake of Celiacs.

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I recently bought a Lundberg's Rice Express (Classic Beef) because right on the front it says "Gluten Free." Fortunately before I ate any I read the ingredient label. One of the ingredients is Malt Extract. I have e-mailed Lundberg Family Farms and asked them to remove their "gluten free" label for the sake of Celiacs.

Just be aware....READ, READ, READ

not all malt is made from barley. it's *definitely* worth checking, but I thought they used rice malt, for some reason.

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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I think that I have been glutened by that company. I don't trust them.

Helena Contributor
Helena
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Oh dear---I thought they were trustworthy. Would you still eat their plain rice? Or would you be concerned about cross contamination even for that?

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lonewolf
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Lundberg specializes in rice. I don't think they even grow wheat. I eat their rice flour all the time and don't even worry about CC. I'm not saying that the malt is safe in the "rice express", but their plain rice shouldn't be a worry.

Guest nini
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Several of their Rice Express flavors DO CONTAIN GLUTEN and are not labeled gluten-free... I also was glutened from the beef one which IS labeled gluten-free... The rest of their products are mainly gluten-free and I believe the Rice Express flavors are the only ones that do contain gluten, although WHY? I have no idea.

RiceGuy Collaborator
RiceGuy
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I eat the Lundberg plain rices - never any problems. I never buy anything "pre-seasoned" or whatever that's called. Stuff all flavored up in advance is asking for trouble IMHO. I always wonder what they really mean when the ingredients say "Spices", with absolutely no details. It doesn't take much brain power to add a few of my own spices and whatnot. If you have a favorite blend of spices you can premix them and keep a shaker of it handy.

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I also was glutened from the beef one which IS labeled gluten-free... The rest of their products are mainly gluten-free and I believe the Rice Express flavors are the only ones that do contain gluten, although WHY? I have no idea.

Not true. According to their website, the only Rice Express flavor that contains gluten is Sesame Teriyaki.

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Helena Contributor
Helena
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Thanks for the reassurance on the plain rice issue!

Guest nini
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Not true. According to their website, the only Rice Express flavor that contains gluten is Sesame Teriyaki.

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- Lauren

according to the individual at the company that I spoke with after my glutening incident I was told that the Rice Express flavors are mfd. on shared lines and there may have been a risk of cc... overall they are a very good company, but in this case I know it was gluten that got me.

jaten Enthusiast
jaten
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I have also eaten their plain rice...I love their wild rice mix whatever it's called (it's not seasoned). I also, do not usually buy pre-seasoned stuff, but saw this on the grocery shelf and thought it would be good for one of those hurry up, barely have time to eat, nights. I have not heard from Lundberg Farms in response to my e-mail. (See below) If indeed they use Rice malt or even corn malt, I would have expected some response already. I don't know. I don't want to judge them inaccurately or misguide anyone reading this thread. I just say "Heads up, everyone, regarding Rice Express"

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I was diagnosed with Celiac disease last December after going into severe malabsorption. Strict adherence to a gluten free diet has made all the difference in my health.

Recently I purchased a bag of Lundberg Rice Express because on the front it states "Gluten Free." After sticking it in the microwave, but before eating it (thankfully) I checked the ingredients. Malt Extract is one of the ingredients. Malt is derived from Barley and is to be avoided by those with Celiac.

Please change your labeling. Even minute traces of gluten can be extremely harmful to a Celiac.

Please see the Foods to Omit in the chart at the bottom of this site

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Thank you for your consideration. For Celiac Disease patients this is an extremely serious concern.

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