Manufacturer's Lists

[Crystalkd]

Being so new to this diet I'm still having problems figuring out the hidden gluten. How do you go about getting gluten-free lists for companies? Who has them and do they cost. I know Publix will send you one, kroger doesn't have one, trader joes does, as does whole foods,Kraft doesn't. I just don't even know where to start. Is pantene safe for hair care, what make ups are safe. I've already checked my meds and they're all good as far as I can tell if the list is up to date. I don't have the money to spend on one of those computer programs or I would. I'll trying to order celiac disease for dummies this week for a little help.

[Lisa]

Kraft and ConAgra will always list. Chilli's has a menu line, or at their restaurants. Hormel has a very extensive list. Wendy's has an online list. Panara bread also has a list.

Arby's

www.arbys.com

Boston Market

www.bostonmarket.com

Chic-fil-A

www.chickfila.com

Chilli's

www.chilis.com

Dairy Queen

www.dairyqueen.com

Denny's

www.dennys.com

www.tylenol.com

Ingrediences do change from time to time, so make sure your list is current until you get the hang of reading labels.

Hope this is a start.

[jerseyangel]

Personally, I don't trust gluten-free lists. I do trust the manufacturers who state that they will clearly, in plain English, list any gluten ingredients on the label--that way, all I need to do is read.

gluten-free lists tend to become outdated pretty quickly as ingredients and suppliers can change. If something is not from a company that I know will disclose gluten, I always call and check.

Recently I found this to be equally important with non-edible items like cosmetics and personal care products. I went by the label of a company that I was not familiar with and ended up sick for weeks using a product on my face that contained hidden wheat.

If I had called and checked, I would have spared myself the illness. I'm embarassed to have made such a stupid mistake, but I hope others can benefit by the information. *Always check if you're not sure*.

I wish there was an easier way around this--but it does get easier as you go along.

There is a list of companies who will list any gluten clearly on the packaging--psawyer and happygirl, I know, have these and if they don't see this and post, you could PM one of them for it.

[JennyC]

Kraft and General Mills will list their gluten. You should check their websites to see all of the brands they produce. ConAgra has never given me a clear answer, and it has changed every time I have called in the past few months, so I personally avoid ConAgra. I figure that if their employees don't know what they're talking about, then they must not have a solid , well-communicated gluten policy! Other than those brands, I call around and go to websites. Kroger does have a list now but it's pretty useless. Safeway has a fantastic list, they will email it to you if you call them. Hormel, Newman's Own, Frito-Lay and many other companies have lists online. Kettle chips will also list all of their ingredients, and only one flavor of chips containing gluten (Cheddar Beer) is produced in their facility, and when batch tested it doesn't even test positive for gluten. I do have some lists but I never use them anymore. It's easier and safer to go with brands that you know or information verified directly from the company. I did use them when I was just getting started, and at that time they were very useful.

If anyone does want the lists that I have then PM me your email address. There are also many lists that you can purchase. I purchased the Clan Thompson software, but once you get the hang of the diet, I don't feel that it's worth it.

[happygirl]

I agree with Patti. I rely more on companies that will clearly disclose gluten, and then, companies websites if it is safe or not. Lists that people post can change very easily.

Arrowhead Mills, Aunt Nelly's, Balance, Baskin Robbins, Ben & Jerry, Bertoli, Betty Crocker, Blue Bunny, Breyers, Campbells, Cascadian Farms, Celestial Seasonings, ConAgra, Country Crock, Edy's, General Mills, Good Humor, Green Giant, Haagen Daz, Hellman's, Hershey, Hormel, Hungry Jack, Jiffy, Knorr, Kozy Shack, Kraft, Lawry's, Libby's, Lipton, Martha White, Maxwell House, McCormick, Nabisco, Nestle, Old El Paso, Ortega, Pillsbury, Popsicle, Post, Progresso, Ragu, Russell Stover, Seneca Foods, Skippy, Smucker, Stokely's, Sunny Delight, T Marzetti, Tyson, Unilever, Wishbone, Yoplait, Zatarain's.

The above are companies that have a clear policy on listing gluten, and not hiding it.

and here is a good site, updated in december: Open Original Shared Link

[jerseyangel]

Thanks for posting that list, Laura

[OceanGirl78]

I agree with Patti. I rely more on companies that will clearly disclose gluten, and then, companies websites if it is safe or not. Lists that people post can change very easily.

Arrowhead Mills, Aunt Nelly's, Balance, Baskin Robbins, Ben & Jerry, Bertoli, Betty Crocker, Blue Bunny, Breyers, Campbells, Cascadian Farms, Celestial Seasonings, ConAgra, Country Crock, Edy's, General Mills, Good Humor, Green Giant, Haagen Daz, Hellman's, Hershey, Hormel, Hungry Jack, Jiffy, Knorr, Kozy Shack, Kraft, Lawry's, Libby's, Lipton, Martha White, Maxwell House, McCormick, Nabisco, Nestle, Old El Paso, Ortega, Pillsbury, Popsicle, Post, Progresso, Ragu, Russell Stover, Seneca Foods, Skippy, Smucker, Stokely's, Sunny Delight, T Marzetti, Tyson, Unilever, Wishbone, Yoplait, Zatarain's.

The above are companies that have a clear policy on listing gluten, and not hiding it.

and here is a good site, updated in december: Open Original Shared Link

This list shows that lawry's will disclose gluten on it's labels - that is NOT true. I was making myself sick for months by using their seasoning salt last year because the ingredients appeared to be okay....

I only discovered it was not okay by something someone posted on this board....

Just a word of caution...

[psawyer]

This list shows that lawry's will disclose gluten on it's labels - that is NOT true. I was making myself sick for months by using their seasoning salt last year because the ingredients appeared to be okay....

I only discovered it was not okay by something someone posted on this board....

Just a word of caution...

Lawry's is a Unilever brand and they do have a gluten disclosure policy. Can you please provide the details about what is wrong with the product, and the source of your information. I am not saying that you are wrong, but "something someone posted" is too vague to follow up. I use Lawry's seasoned salt regularly, and have never had a problem.

[abigail]

hi! if you are short of money a good idea its to take books about celiacs from your library (celiacs for dummies, gluten free bible, etc) if they dont have them, they can probably order from another library.

also try walmart, a lot of their name brand Great value products are gluten free a the label clarly says and they are good quality and not expensives at all!

a few of them are: hamburguer patties, bacon, ham, cheese, cheetos like snacks, olives, pickles, bouillon, instant mashed potatoes, pasta souces, alfredo sauce, etc!!

hope you can use this tip!

abi