Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Reacting To Gluten Free Corn Flakes?

Chicklet

By Chicklet
in Coping with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

Chicklet Rookie
Chicklet
Posted
:blink: I was better off eating Kelloggs Corn Flakes. I don't get that? Any ideas?
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Guest nini
Guest nini
Posted

what brand are you using now? what are the ingredients? are you eating it with Milk or Rice Milk or Soy Milk or plain?

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
Posted
:blink: I was better off eating Kelloggs Corn Flakes. I don't get that? Any ideas?

I don't know specifically about cornflakes in Canada but in the UK alot of mainstream cornflakes (including Kellogs) have Barley malt in them - just a thought :)

Chicklet Rookie
Chicklet
Posted
  • Author

Let me see if I can clarify. :) I was eating Kelloggs Corn Flakes, they have malt flavoring, but I wasn't having any problem eating these. But because I've learned that malt means they have gluten I've switched to a gluten free brand. The brand is Nature's Path, they are organic and say gluten free on the front of the package. The ingredients are organic corn meal, concentrated organic grape juice, sea salt. May contain traces of peanuts, tree nuts, or soy. I use regular 1% milk and am not bothered by milk products. I don't get why I'm having digestive problems now that I'm eating these. Except that it may be the grape juice?

I spent a bit on these but Kelloggs are cheaper and weren't bothering me at all, I think I will go back to Kelloggs Corn Flakes. <_<

JenKuz Explorer
JenKuz
Posted
Let me see if I can clarify. :) I was eating Kelloggs Corn Flakes, they have malt flavoring, but I wasn't having any problem eating these. But because I've learned that malt means they have gluten I've switched to a gluten free brand. The brand is Nature's Path, they are organic and say gluten free on the front of the package. The ingredients are organic corn meal, concentrated organic grape juice, sea salt. May contain traces of peanuts, tree nuts, or soy. I use regular 1% milk and am not bothered by milk products. I don't get why I'm having digestive problems now that I'm eating these. Except that it may be the grape juice?

I spent a bit on these but Kelloggs are cheaper and weren't bothering me at all, I think I will go back to Kelloggs Corn Flakes. <_<

I don't know what it is, but I have problems with nature's path gluten-free cereals, too. Always get a big stomach ache when I eat them. I don't know if it's too much corn at one time. I know some people have corn sensitivities. For me, I think it's just hard to digest, so eating too much of it gives me problems. That's what I think. I switched from corn to rice-based cereals and it's much better.

Guest nini
Guest nini
Posted

DON'T GO BACK to Kelloggs corn flakes... even if you aren't feeling any symptoms from them because they do have gluten in them you are doing silent damage to your intestines. No question about it. As far as the Nature's Path ones are concerned, I don't personally have a problem with them, but there may be something else in them you are having a problem with. Not every product agrees with every person. I'm sorry that they made you feel ill, and I don't know what to tell you other than, keep looking for another brand of corn flakes that are gluten free that you can tolerate.

how long have you been gluten free?

Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
Posted
I don't get why I'm having digestive problems now that I'm eating these. Except that it may be the grape juice?

It very well could be the grape juice. I'm sensitive to sulfites and react to grape juice because its high in sulfites. Alot of the gluten-free foods or healthier type products are sweetened with grape juice or other fruit juices. If you were sensitive to sulfites you would also react to red wine, dried fruits and vegetables, dried coconut, etc.

Anything with these ingredients contains sulfites

Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite,

Sulfur Dioxide Gas

Depending on the persons sensitivity they may react to only those foods which are very high in sulfites (i.e. grape juice) or they may react to nearly ALL processed foods, as sulfites are in nearly everything.

It might be something to look into if you notice a pattern.

Definately dont eat Kellogg's Corn Flakes...try another brand that is gluten-free but not sweetened with fruit juice and see if it helps.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Chicklet Rookie
Chicklet
Posted
  • Author

Okay, thank you all, I'll try another brand. I won't do rice because for some reason it doesn't fill me up enough and I get hungry really quickly, then my hypoglycemia is trigured. Corn products fill me up more and I don't seem to get that drop. :) I'll see what I can get tomorrow to replace these Corn Flakes but I don't remember there being much else.

Rachel - I don't eat many dried fruits due to sugar levels and I get heartburn from too many? I do eat coconut and seem to have no problem with any of it. I also have no problem with vegtables but fruit doesn't always sit well with me especially banana's, apples and oranges. :huh:

Yenni Enthusiast
Yenni
Posted

I got sick from a gluten free brand of corn flakes too. It was that Nature's Path too I believe. I thought it was just me. :P

Jerri Ward Apprentice
Jerri Ward
Posted
I got sick from a gluten free brand of corn flakes too. It was that Nature's Path too I believe. I thought it was just me. :P

My Dietician told me that Kellogs Corn Flakes were gluten free. I was so happy because I was really missing cereal for breakfast. I have not had any problems with it at all.

angel-jd1 Community Regular
angel-jd1
Posted
My Dietician told me that Kellogs Corn Flakes were gluten free. I was so happy because I was really missing cereal for breakfast. I have not had any problems with it at all.

Jerri-

Your dietician is wrong. They have malt. Malt comes from barley. Barley is not a safe grain on the gluten free diet. There are plenty of other gluten free cereals out there. Please don't risk eating a non-safe one just because you aren't having visible problems. You are still doing damage to your intestines.

-Jessica :rolleyes:

Chicklet Rookie
Chicklet
Posted
  • Author

Okay, here is what I've done (and please be patient with me and don't slam me) :P I went back to eating Kelloggs Corn Flakes. Simply because I was in way too much pain and discomfort from the other stuff, and yes I tried another brand, same problem. I'm back to the Kelloggs and am not having the pain or discomfort. After Christmas I might try to find something else to eat but I might not. So there you go, I'm doing what keeps me from having indigestion and heartburn. :rolleyes:

Guest nini
Guest nini
Posted

not gonna slam you, you are a grown up and it's your body.

I just want to clarify for any other newbies reading this thread that Kelloggs Corn Flakes are absolutely NOT gluten free, and are not recommended on the gluten free diet.

  • 5 weeks later...
wwncblk Newbie
wwncblk
Posted
It very well could be the grape juice. I'm sensitive to sulfites and react to grape juice because its high in sulfites. Alot of the gluten-free foods or healthier type products are sweetened with grape juice or other fruit juices. If you were sensitive to sulfites you would also react to red wine, dried fruits and vegetables, dried coconut, etc.

Anything with these ingredients contains sulfites

Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite,

Sulfur Dioxide Gas

Depending on the persons sensitivity they may react to only those foods which are very high in sulfites (i.e. grape juice) or they may react to nearly ALL processed foods, as sulfites are in nearly everything.

It might be something to look into if you notice a pattern.

Definately dont eat Kellogg's Corn Flakes...try another brand that is gluten-free but not sweetened with fruit juice and see if it helps.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      132,038
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Briannas01
    Newest Member
    Briannas01
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.5k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Scott Adams
      Celiac getting dentures

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      This is an older article, but may be helpful.  
    • gfmom06
      Celiac getting dentures

      By gfmom06 · Posted

      I have had orthodontic work done. The 3M invisalign material was no problem. BUT my retainers are another matter. They seemed okay for a few months. Now, however, they cause a burning sensation on my tongue, gums and insides of my lips. The burning sensation is now spreading to my throat. I notice it when I breathe. This is annoying and interferes with my enjoyment of eating. I am visiting with my provider tomorrow. We'll see where this goes from here.
    • Beverage
      Is this celiac?

      By Beverage · Posted

      Exactly which blood tests were done? There are a few different ones and some docs don't do them all. Also, your results and reference ranges for each?
    • Jmartes71
      Fighting for a name

      By Jmartes71 · Posted

      Thankyou so much for your words.Its a hard battle when a supposed well known hospital whose celiac " specialist " has down played me because my colon looks fine and put it in my medical and so pcp doesn't take seriously. In their eyes we all carry that gene.Im having alot of bad days trying to be positive because of it.
    • Scott Adams
      Celiac getting dentures

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Your experience is both shocking and critically important for the community to hear, underscoring the terrifying reality that cross-contamination can extend into the most unexpected and invasive medical devices. It is absolutely devastating that you had to endure six months of sickness and ultimately sustain permanent vision loss because a doctor dismissed your legitimate, life-altering condition. Your relentless research and advocacy, from discovering the gluten in MMA acrylic to finding a compassionate prosthodontist, is a testament to your strength in a system that often fails celiac patients. While the scientific and medical consensus is that gluten cannot be absorbed through the skin or eyes (as the molecules are too large to pass through these barriers), your story highlights a terrifying gray area: what about a substance *permanently implanted inside the body*, where it could potentially shed microparticles or cause a localized immune reaction? Your powerful warning about acrylic lenses and the drastic difference with the silicone alternative is invaluable information. Thank you for sharing your harrowing journey and the specific, severe neurological symptoms you endure; it is a stark reminder that celiac is a systemic disease, and your advocacy is undoubtedly saving others from similar trauma.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.