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

See's Candy?

JerryK

Recommended Posts

JerryK Community Regular
JerryK
Posted

So I got a box of See's Candy from my daughter, for my birthday. I've been eating them with reckless abandon....and today I noticed I wasn't feeling all that great, especially this morning.

My symptoms were remarkably like they are when I eat gluten....fatigue,lethargy,depression,gastro,aches,pains etc...

This leads me to wonder if See's contain gluten?? I'm at work, so I can't look on the box. What little info I find on the Internet is conflicting. Anyone know?

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

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Nancym Enthusiast
Nancym
Posted

I think they have their gluten info on the web site. I think some of them have gluten, but most don't.

Karen B. Explorer
Karen B.
Posted

This is old info but the last I heard, See's uses wheat flour on their line equipment to keep the candy from sticking. They may have become enlightened and stopped, but I'd check.

jewi0008 Contributor
jewi0008
Posted
So I got a box of See's Candy from my daughter, for my birthday. I've been eating them with reckless abandon....and today I noticed I wasn't feeling all that great, especially this morning.

My symptoms were remarkably like they are when I eat gluten....fatigue,lethargy,depression,gastro,aches,pains etc...

This leads me to wonder if See's contain gluten?? I'm at work, so I can't look on the box. What little info I find on the Internet is conflicting. Anyone know?

I'm not sure about this, but one thing to watch out for is different names for ingredients. For example, if there is Caramel Coloring in it...that's not good for gluten-free diets. There is a whole list of "no-no's" that you wouldn't even imagine. I had a diet soda the other day and my throat got clammy and my symptoms in my mouth flaired up...then I read the can. That was in it.

JerryK Community Regular
JerryK
Posted
  • Author

Well, it's sort of a moot point, now, since they are all gone. But I am suspicious of them. It's not like I got really sick, but I could tell I ate something that didn't make me feel great.

I saw a couple entries on the ingredients that made me suspicious..."modified food starch"...things like that. j

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
Posted
I'm not sure about this, but one thing to watch out for is different names for ingredients. For example, if there is Caramel Coloring in it...that's not good for gluten-free diets. There is a whole list of "no-no's" that you wouldn't even imagine. I had a diet soda the other day and my throat got clammy and my symptoms in my mouth flaired up...then I read the can. That was in it.

In North Amercia, caramel coloring is generally safe. Do a search on here and you will see it clarified.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Hi Jerry,

For future reference, I found this--

Open Original Shared Link

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

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
Posted

Thanks Patti! very informative.

JerryK Community Regular
JerryK
Posted
  • Author
Hi Jerry,

For future reference, I found this--

Open Original Shared Link

Yes, Thanks!

Archived

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

Go to topic listing

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Join eNewsletter
    Donate
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):



    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):



  • Recent Activity

    1. Jmartes71
      - Jmartes71 commented on Scott Adams's article in Multiple Sclerosis and Celiac Disease
      4

      Gluten-Free Diet Linked to Reduced Inflammation and Improved Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis (+Video)

      Thankyou I did reach out to a dietitian from this website and since popular there's a bit of a wait at first, My appointment I believe is in June on zoom.Going in to see pcp about medication im having a reaction from, told neurologist and she said its a common affect so need to ck and see if thsts through case this afternoon. This nightmare could easily been...
    2. par18
      - par18 replied to Woodster991's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      12

      Is it gluten?

      Thanks for the reply.
    3. Scott Adams
      - Scott Adams commented on Scott Adams's article in Product Labeling Regulations
      2

      FDA Moves to Improve Gluten Labeling—What It Means for People With Celiac Disease

      You’re raising a very real and very well-documented problem, and you’re absolutely right to be frustrated. Medication labeling is a major blind spot for people with celiac disease, because unlike food, drug manufacturers are not required to clearly disclose the source of binders, fillers, or excipients—even when they may be derived from wheat. That puts ...
    4. Scott Adams
      - Scott Adams replied to wellthatsfun's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
      5

      nothing has changed

      What you’re describing is actually very common, and unfortunately the timing of the biopsy likely explains the confusion. Yes, it is absolutely possible for the small intestine to heal enough in three months on a strict gluten-free diet to produce a normal or near-normal biopsy, especially when damage was mild to begin with. In contrast, celiac antibodies c...
    5. Scott Adams
      - Scott Adams replied to Woodster991's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      12

      Is it gluten?

      Yes, I meant if you had celiac disease but went gluten-free before screening, your results would end up false-negative. As @trents mentioned, this can also happen when a total IGA test isn't done.
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      133,351
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    giuseppe gamerra
    Newest Member
    giuseppe gamerra
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.6k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • par18
      Is it gluten?

      By par18 · Posted

      Thanks for the reply. 
    • Scott Adams
      nothing has changed

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      What you’re describing is actually very common, and unfortunately the timing of the biopsy likely explains the confusion. Yes, it is absolutely possible for the small intestine to heal enough in three months on a strict gluten-free diet to produce a normal or near-normal biopsy, especially when damage was mild to begin with. In contrast, celiac antibodies can stay elevated for many months or even years after gluten removal, so persistently high antibody levels alongside the celiac genes and clear nutrient deficiencies strongly point to celiac disease, even if you don’t feel symptoms. Many people with celiac are asymptomatic but still develop iron and vitamin deficiencies and silent intestinal damage. The lack of immediate symptoms makes it harder emotionally, but it doesn’t mean gluten isn’t harming you. Most specialists would consider this a case of celiac disease with a false-negative biopsy due to early healing rather than “something else,” and staying consistently gluten-free is what protects you long-term—even when your body doesn’t protest right away.
    • Scott Adams
      Is it gluten?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Yes, I meant if you had celiac disease but went gluten-free before screening, your results would end up false-negative. As @trents mentioned, this can also happen when a total IGA test isn't done.
    • Seaperky
      Trip to Anaheim/Disney

      By Seaperky · Posted

      I found at Disney springs and Disney they have specialist that when told about dietary restrictions they come and talk to you ,explain cross contamination measures tsken and work with you on choices. Its the one place I dont worry once I've explained I have celiac disease.  Thier gluten free options are awesome.
    • Churley
      Desperately need a vitamin D supplement. I've reacted to most brands I've tried.

      By Churley · Posted

      Have you tried Pure Encapsulations supplements? This is a brand my doctor recommends for me. I have no issues with this brand.
×
×
  • 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.