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Mi-del Cookies?

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annie-is-GF Newbie
annie-is-GF
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I already posted this question on some Facebook celiac groups and got a bit of guidance, but I would like to ask some of you life-long gluten-free experts as well :)

I am IN LOVE with Mi-Del brand's gluten-free gingersnap cookies. In my opinion they are better than glutenous regular ginger snaps. After being on a 2-day high of happiness that such a cookie exists, I heard on a different message board that this brand is notorious for cross-contamination. Apparently Mi-Del also processes wheat-based baking in the same factory. However, I also heard that this has changed and that Mi-Del gluten-free products are seriously gluten-free now.

Some celiacs in the Facebook groups mentioned getting sick from the Mi-Del animal cookies which on the package claim to be gluten-free. Apparently, though, this is just in the States... in Canada they are processed at a different plant or something.

Does anyone know anything about this? Have any of you been glutened by this product? By the way, Mi-Del makes chocolate chip, animal cookies and pecan cookies labeled as being gluten-free too. But my favourites are the ginger snaps. :)

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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I don't know if they are made on dedicated equipment, I don't buy them because they use soy flour--that alone would make me react because I'm sensitive to soy.

I would call the company myself and talk to them. I do this when I'm not sure--it's really the only way to know. ;)

FeedIndy Contributor
FeedIndy
Posted

My youngest is very sensitive and she eats these all the time. That's not to say that there couldn't be a risk of CC, but in 6 months and several bags of both the animal cookies and ginger snaps, she hasn't gotten sick.

Generic Apprentice
Generic
Posted

I eat them every now and then and have never gotten sick from them. I live in the states, and have eaten them for years.

mandasmom Rookie
mandasmom
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I eat them every now and then and have never gotten sick from them. I live in the states, and have eaten them for years.

We eat them all the time--we love the "oreos"..never had a problem--def worth a try!!

floridamae Newbie
floridamae
Posted

I am a newly-diagnosed celiac (two months) and really miss baked goods. I agree that the Mi-Del ginger snaps are really great. They're my favorite cookie. They seem to be fine to me. I haven't noticed any problems eating them.

I noticed that my local health food store carries both gluten and gluten-free Mi-Del cookies.

PS - I have been reading posts for quite a while before jumping in. Thanks for the push to be included.

Generic Apprentice
Generic
Posted

My actual favorite cookie is the kinnickinick (SP?) oreos. They taste like the real thing, but don't leave that disgusting greasy film on the roof of your mouth. I think they are slightly less sweet too. Which is just fine by me.

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PS - I have been reading posts for quite a while before jumping in. Thanks for the push to be included.

floridamae: just wanted to add a welcome to you. we are happy to have you here and hope that you continue to join in. let us know if there is anything we can do to help. :)

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