Hidden Gluten?

[Becci]

I am new with the whole Celiac disease... And I know that nothing shows the ingredients as 'Gluten'...

I want to know, what are ingredients considered as Hidden Gluten.. That way I know what to look for when buying things at the store.

Thanks so much!

[mushroom]

I am new with the whole Celiac disease... And I know that nothing shows the ingredients as 'Gluten'...

I want to know, what are ingredients considered as Hidden Gluten.. That way I know what to look for when buying things at the store.

Thanks so much!

Check out the information on page 13 of this link:

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It's a good starting point. In fact you will probably find the entire link a good read.

[FMcGee]

I don't know how others around here feel about these, but I also have two grocery shopping guides I haul around with me everywhere. The Gluten Free Mall and gluten free.com both sell them. I still check ingredients at the store, and I've e-mailed or called several companies to ask about their ingredients and manufacturing processes, but the guides help me feel better. Also, I've found that if you call the customer service number on a package while you're shopping, you can get an answer on a lot of things. (Of course, I don't shop with kids in tow, and I'd imagine stopping to make occasional customer service calls would be a lot more difficult with a child.)

[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 and 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.

Great info to get you started: Open Original Shared Link

[happygirl]

Check out the information on page 13 of this link:

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Some of the information on page 13 is incorrect. I wouldn't use that as a starting place.

[Becci]

Thanks to EVERYONE that helped with this...

I am still looking for more information if ya'll have any...

But, so far, HappyGirl's post was perfect! It had so much information.

Thanks so much,

Rebecca

[happygirl]

Glad it helped. Let us know what else we can do. This board is a wealth of information!

[Becci]

Glad it helped. Let us know what else we can do. This board is a wealth of information!

Thanks I am sure I will be needing a LOAD of help here in my first few months...