Reading Labels

[Dustda18]

I am new to the whole reading labels and want to create a list of the most common things to look for when reading labels.. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks.

[happygirl]

Unsafe ingredients: https://www.celiac.com/articles/182/1/Unsaf...ents/Page1.html

Safe ingredients: https://www.celiac.com/articles/181/1/Safe-...ents/Page1.html

A list of companies that has a clear gluten policy. If you don't see "wheat, rye, barley, barley malt, oats" on the labels, its not there, or hidden in "flavors, starches, etc." Open Original Shared Link This makes shopping MUCH easier.

FDA foods are required to list wheat - it cannot be hidden.

Rule #1: Never eat anything without reading the label first.

Rule #2: Consistently check labels, even of your favorite products, as product formulations can change.

Rule #3: If you are unsure of an ingredient, or the company's policy on labeling, call the phone number on the back of the product or email the company.

Hope this helps.

[Phyllis28]

Happy Girl covered reading ingredient lables very well. Below are two additonal food buying strategies that I use:

1) "Less is Better" I prefer products with the fewest ingredients. Example one brand says "Pinto Beans and Water" and the other brand "Pinto Beans, Water and Natural Flavors". I pick the first one.

2) If I can not identify all the ingredients on a product I either put it back on the shelf or buy it and contact the company before using it.

[Amyleigh0007]

Walmart's Great Value brand has Gluten-Free on the label if the product is indeed gluten free. That has helped me a lot and I will purchase that brand over others just for that fact.