Ingredient Confusion?

[fran641]

I am not sure this is the right board to post this question or not. Please let me know if I'm in the wrong place.

This is only my 3rd day since being diagnosed so I'm struggling with identifying the unsafe ingredients in some foods. I am looking at a jar of mayo that has listed: soybean oil, eggs, water, distilled and cider vinegar, salt, oleoresin paprika, natural flavors, calcium disodium, edta added to protect flavor. What the heck is oleoresin paprika? Also I've read conflicting information on distilled vinegar, not sure if it's safe or not. Then theres the soybean oil, ok or not? Sorry to ask so many questions. I am reading through everything I can to find this information. Thanks for any comments you may have.

Fran

[lizard00]

Welcome to the forum!

Oleoresin paprika is paprika extract. It's safe as far as gluten free goes.

Most vinegars are fine, that's since been clarified but still floats around the internet. You biggest concern there is the natural flavors. There are some companies that will clearly list gluten containing ingredients, but others you may need to call and clarify.

I don't have the list, but someone here will post it soon.

[fran641]

Thanks for your reply. I'll find out about those natural flavors.

[psawyer]

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.