Vanilla Haagen Daaz

[Cynbd]

Has anyone had a reaction from Haagen Daaz vanilla ice cream?

I ate some on Friday (along with several Lactaids), and I have been sick ever since. A lactose attack doesn't last this long -- so I think I was glutened -- thinking it was the ice cream... boo hoo

[Ursa Major]

Are you sure you are just lactose intolerant and aren't intolerant to casein?

[brendygirl]

Vanilla extract has to be alcohol free to be gluten free!! I also thought Haagen Daas was on the NO list regardless. Perhaps you should check on that one lady's blog with the product list.

Baskin Robbins has all the allergy info. on their placards in the window of the display.

We can have a few types of Ben and Jerry's and a few other brands.

We can have Wendy's Frosty and some Cold Stone.

[tarnalberry]

The alcohol in extracts is primarily an urban legend. The alcohol is distilled, and may not even come from wheat. Of course, if HD bothers you, try something different (including making your own), but extracts are not, generally speaking, a problem.

[Cynbd]

Are you sure you are just lactose intolerant and aren't intolerant to casein?

I have never been tested for casein intolerance. However, I don't have problems with yogurt which I eat everyday, or cheddar cheese.

I have always had much more severe reactions to heavier milk products like ice cream and creamy sauces - which I generally avoid -- and will only have if I have Lactaid with it.

I have been gluten-free for 6 months and do not see any improvement in the lactose intolerance arena Every now and then I just have to dip my toe in the water (or a light socket ) and see what happens.

I am finally feeling better today. I will stay away from Haagen Daaz in the future. It sure was yummy --

[angel-jd1]

Vanilla extract has to be alcohol free to be gluten free!! I also thought Haagen Daas was on the NO list regardless. Perhaps you should check on that one lady's blog with the product list.

Baskin Robbins has all the allergy info. on their placards in the window of the display.

We can have a few types of Ben and Jerry's and a few other brands.

We can have Wendy's Frosty and some Cold Stone.

I agree with Tiffany, research in the last few years has shown that vanilla extract is NOT a problem. The distillation process of alcohol (even if the alcohol was grain derived) removes any worry for us. Vanilla and vanilla extract are (in most cases) fine and nothing to worry ourselves about.

-Jessica