M & Ms

[georgie]

I have lost the thread I was reading but basically - are M & Ms safe ? In Australia the packet says 'wheat starch'. I thought that wheat starch was NOT OK. ?????? Do USA M&Ms have wheat starch ?

[Viola 1]

I know that Canadian M&Ms DO NOT have wheat starch! I certainly wouldn't eat them if they did. Both M&M chocolates and peanuts are gluten free in Canada.

[2Boys4Me]

Georgie, Shirley's right. Wheat starch is a no-no, but in CANADA they are gluten-free.

I think it's important for members to remember this is an international forum, and to be careful when mentioning which products are gluten-free to state the country as well.

A perfect example is Lea & Perrins worcestershire sauce. It's gluten-free in the U.S., but contains malt vinegar in Canada and the U.K.

Also, Smarties in Canada are a candy coated chocolate that contain wheat flour, but in the U.S. Smarties are a round sugary candy similar to Canadian "Rockets".

All things are not created equal.

(Stepping off my soapbox now. )

[georgie]

NO M&Ms :( I was starting to get excited until I checked the packet. Can you guys send me over food parcels :lol:

[Viola 1]

NO M&Ms :( I was starting to get excited until I checked the packet. Can you guys send me over food parcels :lol:

Poor you I just had a handful for lunch dessert. How about moving to Canada

[MySuicidalTurtle]

In the United States we have one kind of M&M's that are not gluten-free, so, maybe in Australia you do, too, Georgie.

[Lisa]

In the United States we have one kind of M&M's that are not gluten-free, so, maybe in Australia you do, too, Georgie.

Hmmmm??.......Oh, yeah, the crunchy ones. Forgot about those.

[georgie]

I looked at all 3 varieties - milk, regular and peanut. They all have wheat starch.

Perhaps I need to emigrate :lol:

[Felidae]

I guess if anyone visits Australia, they'll have to bring you a suitcase full of M & Ms.

[georgie]

:lol: You you imagine the look on Customs face when he looks in the bag !!

Don't know if you can bring food into Australia. I have a friend coming over in September and she may try for me. But ....thats still 8 months without M&Ms !!!

[Felidae]

:lol: You you imagine the look on Customs face when he looks in the bag !!

Don't know if you can bring food into Australia. I have a friend coming over in September and she may try for me. But ....thats still 8 months without M&Ms !!!

You never know these days. They might think M & Ms are dangerous! LOL

Eight months... good luck.