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

Skittles, Candy, And Modified Food Starch


Misaram5

Recommended Posts

Misaram5 Newbie

Hi,

My son is 10 and was recently diagnosed with Celiac. I'm completely confused on Modified Food Starch and Malt Flavoring in products. I've read that Modified Food Starch is not safe, and I've read that it is safe. One person said that food starch in the U.S. is corn based unless otherwise stated. Is this the case? And is Malt Flavoring artificial and therefore okay? Is Malt only unsafe if it states that it's Barely Malt? I really wish there was a uniform way manufacturers would label these ingredients!

I also thought Skittles were not safe, but maybe it's because of the food starch. Please Help!!!!

Misa


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



Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):



JennyC Enthusiast

Here's the deal: MFS in the US is always corn or wheat. If it is wheat, which is a top 8 allergen, it will be clearly labeled. In the things we even consider buying it is corn. That being said, theoretically MFS could be other things, but practically it is always corn. Some people assume it's corn unless the label says the product contains wheat. Other people call the company or don't buy the product. It's a personal decision. I assume it's corn unless otherwise stated. However, I mostly buy from companies that will not hide any gluten. Someone posted this list and it has been the single most helpful list I have ever received. (Thanks so much to whom ever originally posted it!) I called these companies myself, and I encourage you to do the same.

Malt is made from barely, and is not safe. When a label reads: malt (barley), they are clearly disclosing the gluten in their ingredients, which is a good thing. :) So malt and malt flavoring is off limits. However, in the US maltodextrin is also corn based.

Open Original Shared Link

confusedks Enthusiast

Skittles and Starbursts are safe. They have actually started putting "gluten free" in tiny print under the ingredient list!! Yipeeee!

Kassandra

Guest j_mommy

Yup MFS is usually made from corn and it will state if it is made from wheat.

Malt is almost always made from Barley and you should stay away from that!

Misaram5 Newbie

Thanks for the clarification! I really appreciate it. =)

lovegrov Collaborator

Any grain can be malted and I've found a couple of mainstream things over the years that used something other than barley, but for our purposes you HAVE to assume the malt is barley unless the company tells you otherwise.

richard

Archived

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

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Donate

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):





    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):




  • Recent Activity

    1. - trents replied to Francis M's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
      1

      The Happy Tart review

    2. - Francis M posted a topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
      1

      The Happy Tart review

    3. - trents replied to Colleen H's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
      10

      Ibuprofen

    4. - Colleen H replied to Colleen H's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
      10

      Ibuprofen


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):



  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,848
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748

    Francis M
    Newest Member
    Francis M
    Joined

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):


  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):




  • Who's Online (See full list)


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):



  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      Was the card itself lost or just the record or both?
    • Francis M
      We were flabergasted that the owner would not acknowledge a $50 e-gift card I purchased for my celiac wife. My wife tried to open it in the store and was informed there had been a system change and they could not find the record. No worries, she was told, just talk to management. Six months later, and numerous absurd back and forths, and the owner literally informs me there have been "bad actors", so she can't make good on this lost gift card. In other words, she accused me of lying and committing fraud... over $50! Please be careful with your orders and purchases here.
    • trents
      Yes, some people do get withdrawal from gluten but gluten withdrawal doesn't usually cause gut pain. Maybe more like general body aches and discomfort. We have articles on gluten withdrawal on this forum. You might do a search for them. Applesauce is very acidic and some brands have added vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which makes them more acidic. This can damage the stomach lining if you eat it too often. Especially if your stomach lining is already compromised. Ibuprofen inhibits the body's ability to rebuild the stomach's protective mucosal lining. That's why it can cause peptic ulcers. As strange as it may sound, low level irritation/inflammation stimulates the body to rebuild the stomach lining. There are two steps in this rebuilding process known as COX 1 and COX 2. Ibuprofen represses both COX 1 and COX 2. Celecoxcib, a prescription anti inflammatory, inhibits only COX 2, making it less likely to cause damage to the gut lining.
    • Colleen H
      Do you or anyone know alot about ibuprofen  I wasn't sure if I was eating too much apple sauce.   Something is making my pain so much worse  I'm referring to the intense pins and needles in my feet and lower legs.  Jaw actually has tardive dystonia and muscle spasms throughout my back Almost like an opposite effect that a pain reliever would do. I'm fairly new to this. Whatever is going on seems to be worsening  Do people get a withdrawal effect from gluten?  It's extremely painful 😖  I'll post that question or research on the site  Thank you everyone for responding 
    • Colleen H
×
×
  • 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.