Artificial And Natural Flavors

[expect2]

My daughter was recently dx celiac disease. He told me I'd find everything I need to knwo on the internet.

Some places I have read say no artifical flavors and some say artifical flavors are okay? Which is it?

I've seen the same conflicting information for Natural flavoring too.

And what about food that has no gluten ingrediants, but was manufactured in place that manufactures wheat?

Thanks to anyone who can help!

[lovegrov]

I can't remember ever finding an artificial color or flavor that has gluten.

Natural flavor is safer than it was because wheat has to be listed now, but I assume there's still some small chance of a natural flavor containing barley in particular. I don't know of any off-hand.

As for food from non-dedicated facilities, it's really your call. As you read more you'll hear of manufacturers who seem to be careful and others who aren't. Also, certain types of food, such as cereals, snacks and flours, are tougher to keep uncontaminated. I use various foods from non-dedicated facilities.

richard

[RiceGuy]

Here is a safe/unsafe ingredients list:

https://www.celiac.com/categories/Safe-Glut...3B-Ingredients/

Though artificial colors and flavors may be gluten-free, many (even non-celiacs) report having reactions to them. So, it is something to keep in mind, especially for those occasions when a symptom comes out of the blue.

Some have reactions to things which are made in facilities along with wheat products, so you'll need to be mindful of that. After a few accidental glutenings, you'll start to see patterns, and pick up on the culprits.

[happygirl]

All FDA products are require to list wheat, and cannot hide them in anything, including "flavorings." This leaves rye/barley/oats.

There are companies that have policies of not hiding gluten and fully disclosing all gluten sources, so that you don't have to worry about flavorings. If you don't see wheat/rye/barley/oats, then it does not have it hidden (according to their policy)

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[mushroom]

I have read some posts here and there about vanilla extract and artificial vanilla flavouring, and am I little confused about what I am supposed to be concerned about. So far as I know I have never had any problem with vanilla--I use the extract, not the flavouring. Can anyone explain in simple terms?

[Rya]

The labeling laws for listing wheat on the food label are mandated by the U.S. FDA. In New Zealand, different rules may apply.

I have never heard of issues with vanilla extract.

[RiceGuy]

I have read some posts here and there about vanilla extract and artificial vanilla flavouring, and am I little confused about what I am supposed to be concerned about. So far as I know I have never had any problem with vanilla--I use the extract, not the flavouring. Can anyone explain in simple terms?

Well, there are different reason why a person may have to avoid vanilla. Some can't have the alcohol used in the extracts, and artificial vanilla (especially from Mexico) can contain a toxic substance called Open Original Shared Link. If the vanilla extract is all-natural, it is likely to be made with vodka. Since vodka is made from potatoes, someone who can't tolerate potatoes or nightshades might react to it. The powdered extracts can contain dextrose, commonly made from corn.

As far as I know, most people don't have a problem with vanilla extract. Many on this board recommend McCormick for spices and extracts, as they are good about labeling (last I knew, all their spices are gluten-free). McCormick uses synthetic alcohol, but they didn't tell me what it's made from.

[mushroom]

Thanks all, for your responses. Since I don't appear to react I guess I will just quit worrying about it