Kashi Go Lean

[lob6796 1]

I was thinking of getting the Kashi Go lean powdered mix, at least to start out so I am getting proper nutrition while I figure out what foods I can eat, plus I figure it might help me lose some weight. This is the ingredient list.

Soy Protein Concentrate, Evaporated Cane Juice, Gum Acacia, Cocoa Treated With Alkali, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Calcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Carrageenan, Chicory Root Fiber, Magnesium Phosphate, Uva Ursi (Bearberry Extract), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Grape Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng, Niacinamide, Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Whey Caseinate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Vitamin K (Phytonadione), Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12

Diabetic Exchange: 3 Very Lean Protein & 2 Starch

Kosher Certification: OU - D

Any hidden gluten here? Thanks!

[missy'smom 79]

I'm not an expert on hidden gluten but I would want to know what "Natural Flavor" is and whether there is a chance for cross-contamination in the manufacturing process. If it was me, I'd call the company and ask before trying it. Maybe others are familiar with this particular product.

[jmengert 2]

You need to check on natural flavors--sometimes it comes from wheat, and I've also seen barley. I've not often seen natural flavors from a gluten source, but always check, just in case.

[Guest j_mommy]

Doesn't seem to be. I would make sure their natural flavoring is gluten-free. But Kashi is good about listing wheat if it's in there, but that still leave barley,rye and oats. I would call to be safe.

[happygirl 7]

Any wheat is required by law to be listed.

[lob6796 1]

Any wheat is required by law to be listed.

Wheat may be required to be listed, but just about everyone on the site can tell you that it can be hidden in alot of things, and that ALOT of products do NOT list all of the gluten in their products.

[lorka150 2]

On their website:

Q. Are the GOLEAN shakes gluten free?

A. Yes, the GOLEAN Chocolate and Vanilla Powdered Shake Mixes are gluten free

http://www.kashi.com/meetus/FAQs/Default.aspx

[aikiducky 1]

Your signature says your soy intolerant? The main ingredient seems to be soy??

Pauliina

[happygirl 7]

Wheat may be required to be listed, but just about everyone on the site can tell you that it can be hidden in alot of things, and that ALOT of products do NOT list all of the gluten in their products.

Kilcan: I apologize for not clarifying. My post was more in reference to another post, that said wheat could be hidden, and I was just clarifying that (I should have quoted, which I didn't). But by law, wheat is supposed to be clearly labeled---and that was my only point.

I fully agree that there are products that don't have a gluten policy, and I fully agree that you should check with the company. Another poster had already made that point, and I agree with it. I am a board member that says you should always check if in question; I was tired last night and didn't write a more detailed response, esp since the correct answer had already been posted.

Hope that you are able to enjoy these !

[Swimmy 0]

On their website:

Q. Are the GOLEAN shakes gluten free?

A. Yes, the GOLEAN Chocolate and Vanilla Powdered Shake Mixes are gluten free

http://www.kashi.com/meetus/FAQs/Default.aspx

I just spoke with a customer representative and he assured me that the only two Kashi products that are gluten free are the chocolate and vanilla powdered shakes. He said the natural flavors are derived from non-gluten products.