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Gluten Free Imports From Italy

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babysteps
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Was in little Italy in The Bronx (NYC) over the weekend and noticed 2 stores carrying Italian gluten-free pasta (both rice pasta, one brand I think was Scotti) - haven't tried yet, but will post any dramatic taste test results. I'm assuming it's Italian so should be good!

Also, one of the stores (Casa della Mozzarella) now carries a brand of packaged crackers & cookies, many (but not all) of which are gluten-free. Is *very* clearly labeled.

This could be the start of a great trend, since Italy seems to be very celiac aware, and also has a great reputation for tasty food!

Anyone else finding new gluten-free foods from outside the US?

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blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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When my sister was in Italy last winter she brought me back some wonderful pasta. I can't wait until she brings some from her next trip.

kenlove Rising Star
kenlove
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In my profile there is a link to a section on my site with other info on gluten-free foods I found in Japan at a food show. Many of which were from Italy. I got some from Bio Alameti (SP?) which was the best I've had yet. There are pictures from their catalog.

Also gluten-free items form Venezuela and Thailand. Was surprised to find many gluten-free items from Thailand. Guess they are on top of the marketing trends!

I'll be working in Italy ( yeah I know, a tough job :rolleyes: ) in July for 5 weeks and expect to find many more gluten-free items

to take pictures of.

Ken

Was in little Italy in The Bronx (NYC) over the weekend and noticed 2 stores carrying Italian gluten-free pasta (both rice pasta, one brand I think was Scotti) - haven't tried yet, but will post any dramatic taste test results. I'm assuming it's Italian so should be good!

Also, one of the stores (Casa della Mozzarella) now carries a brand of packaged crackers & cookies, many (but not all) of which are gluten-free. Is *very* clearly labeled.

This could be the start of a great trend, since Italy seems to be very celiac aware, and also has a great reputation for tasty food!

Anyone else finding new gluten-free foods from outside the US?

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RiceGuy
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Just be careful with stuff claiming gluten-free from a country which conforms to the European CODEX standard. It seems they're actually using wheat starch, in products boasting a gluten-free label! They apparently process the heck out of it, but many find it very unsafe. The standard allows (as I recall) gluten at 200ppm :o:wacko: So as always, do check ingredients.

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