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Rice Chex Cereal!


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kim26 Apprentice

Everyone may already know, but i just wanted to spread the word....on friday General Mills announced that Rice Chex cereal will now be GLUTEN FREE!! The statement i read says that it will be made on a dedicated production line, so there should have no cross contamination issues. There will still be some old boxes on shelves with new boxes so be sure to check the box before you but it. The new boxes have already begun to hit stores, so if you can't find it yet it should be there soon.

On a personal note: I am SOOO tired of coco pebbles, as is my daughter, and this was always one of my favorite cereals, so i am ridiculously excited about this. kudos to General Mills! :-D


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YAY!!!!! :D:D Way to GO GM!!! WE too are tired of Coco pebbles. although I think my kids could eat it every morning, I hate that it is sooo messy and sticks to the table like glue <_< We actually usualy make it into COco Crispies becasue it is actually easier to clean up this way :) WE will be watching the shelves!

wolfie Enthusiast

I just bought a box at Wal-Mart today and it says gluten-free right on the front!!!!! I just ate a bowl and can't wait to eat more!

taweavmo3 Enthusiast

I just found some boxes at Target last night....says Gluten Free on the box (right on the front too, not on the side in microscopic print, lol)! Yay. And I'm happy to see that it is fortified with 50% DV iron. It's so nice to have more and more cereal choices, they make great on the go snacks for the kids, or mix-ins for a trail mix.

Nic Collaborator

I wish they would make corn chex gluten free as well. I really like them better and I think my son would too.

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rick-spiff Rookie

:D Thank you!!!

My boys go through cereal like nothing. Plus I like Chex!

They are using molasses instead of barley malt.

ptkds Community Regular

Yep, my store finally got it! I hugged the box in the store and I got a funny look from a lady walking by me!! :D Gluten-eaters just don't get it!


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larry mac Enthusiast

I can't find it in the Dallas area. Any locals with a tip?

best regards, lm

ptkds Community Regular

Just be patient. The stores have to get rid of the old kind first. I bought mine at Walmart. It will be carried at all stores because that is all they are making know. It states gluten-free right on the front of the box.

taweavmo3 Enthusiast
I can't find it in the Dallas area. Any locals with a tip?

best regards, lm

I've only been able to find it at Super Walmart so far. I'm not in Dallas though, I'm in Mckinney. I have also noticed that the old Rice Chex at other grocery stores are all on sale, like they are getting ready for the new boxes. I'm sure they'll be everywhere pretty soon.

Mom23boys Contributor

I finally found it this week at our Walmart. They were slow getting it in! I think my reaction embarrassed the kids though! :P

kim26 Apprentice

Hello to my fellow Texans!! lol

After searching high and low at Whole foods, Albertsons, Wal-mart and Kroger....I FINALLY found it tonight at Target!!!!!!! I am in the Arlington/Mansfield area. Seems like it just took while to make it this direction for some reason. My daughter and i ALSO hugged the box!!! I have no shame! lol

kim26 Apprentice

Hello to my fellow Texans!! lol

After searching high and low at Whole foods, Albertsons, Wal-mart and Kroger....I FINALLY found it tonight at Target!!!!!!! I am in the Arlington/Mansfield area. Seems like it just took while to make it this direction for some reason. My daughter and i ALSO hugged the box!!! I have no shame! lol

Worriedtodeath Enthusiast

It's finally in North east Columiba, Sc! My kids streaked down the cereal aisle and started screaming it's here!!!! You would think it was Christmas!

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rickman Newbie
I've only been able to find it at Super Walmart so far. I'm not in Dallas though, I'm in Mckinney. I have also noticed that the old Rice Chex at other grocery stores are all on sale, like they are getting ready for the new boxes. I'm sure they'll be everywhere pretty soon.

I am new to the gluten free diet.....i live in the Sherman area. Where do you shop? The closest Whole foods that I see is in Plano. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks! :D

taweavmo3 Enthusiast
I am new to the gluten free diet.....i live in the Sherman area. Where do you shop? The closest Whole foods that I see is in Plano. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks! :D

I usually shop at Market Street, it's in Mckinney off Eldorado and Ridge Road. It's kind of like a smaller scale Central Market. They have an isle with many of the commonly used gluten-free foods, as well as a freezer with Kinnikinnick items. I haven't really had to go to Whole Foods at all. If I go to any other stores, they are usually in Frisco. There is a Sprouts, as well as Family Health Market off Preston Road. But really, most everything I use is found at Market Street. Hope that helps!

Yellow Rose Explorer

I am on my second box after finally finding it at Wal-Mart. I had given up on ever eating decent cereal again. Tried some of that other stuff tastes like dirty cardboard with a little honey on it. YUCK

The first night I was sitting on my couch eating and my husband was in the other room laughing at the noises I was making. YUMMY!!!

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