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Do I have to worry that my gelatin capsules might have glutin in them?

Also, what is the deal with cross contamination? When the item is glutin free but made in a facility that also produces wheat products, how likely is it that the produce would be contaminated?

Also, is soy milk or rice milk a problem?

Thanks!!


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  Fritz said:
Do I have to worry that my gelatin capsules might have glutin in them?

Also, what is the deal with cross contamination? When the item is glutin free but made in a facility that also produces wheat products, how likely is it that the produce would be contaminated?

Also, is soy milk or rice milk a problem?

Thanks!!

Hi Fritz,

Do I have to worry that my gelatin capsules might have glutin in them?

You need to check the ingredients on medicines. Probably your gelatin capsules are ok, but this is a general statement and is only good for generalities. In your specific case, you will need to check the item you are using. You could contact the manufacturer and see what they say. Or try a search on this board to see if other people have found out about the product.

Also, what is the deal with cross contamination? When the item is glutin free but made in a facility that also produces wheat products, how likely is it that the produce would be contaminated?

Cross contamination is variable. I got some plaintain chips a few months ago and had no problems with them. A couple weeks ago I ate the same brand plaintain chips and got sick. So it is kind of risky each time. Some manufactures take extra care to prevent cc, and you might find that stated on the package.

Also, is soy milk or rice milk a problem?

I haven't tried Rice Dream milk in a long time, since it made me sick. There are other brands available that you can try though. Soy bothers some people. Personally I avoid it, after reading up on it on the web. But I don't have an intolerance reaction to it. I just don't think it is good for people.

Fritz Newbie
  GFinDC said:
Hi Fritz,

Do I have to worry that my gelatin capsules might have glutin in them?

You need to check the ingredients on medicines. Probably your gelatin capsules are ok, but this is a general statement and is only good for generalities. In your specific case, you will need to check the item you are using. You could contact the manufacturer and see what they say. Or try a search on this board to see if other people have found out about the product.

Also, what is the deal with cross contamination? When the item is glutin free but made in a facility that also produces wheat products, how likely is it that the produce would be contaminated?

Cross contamination is variable. I got some plaintain chips a few months ago and had no problems with them. A couple weeks ago I ate the same brand plaintain chips and got sick. So it is kind of risky each time. Some manufactures take extra care to prevent cc, and you might find that stated on the package.

Also, is soy milk or rice milk a problem?

I haven't tried Rice Dream milk in a long time, since it made me sick. There are other brands available that you can try though. Soy bothers some people. Personally I avoid it, after reading up on it on the web. But I don't have an intolerance reaction to it. I just don't think it is good for people.

Fritz Newbie

Thank for the input. This all so complicated!

GFinDC Veteran

Hi Fritz,

Yes, it does seem complicated at first. That's why it is helpful to simplify your diet to begin. Eating foods you cook yourself at home from whole ingredients, like potatoes, rice, peas, beans, carrots etc, with some chicken or other meat. Not eating pre-packaged meals and boxed foods can save a lot of time on reading ingredients lists. Whole foods don't have ingredients to worry about.

Some of us have problems with dairy also, so you might want to consider removing it if you continue to have reactions after going gluten-free for awhile and can't figure out why. If dairy doesn't bother you though there is no reason to eliminate it.

Don't worry, it takes time and is a learning process just like learning anything else. There are lots of people here to help with questions, and you can find many questions already answered by reviewing the forums or searching on items you want to know about. I am still learning things after a year and a half.

Tra cy Newbie
  Fritz said:
Do I have to worry that my gelatin capsules might have glutin in them?

Also, what is the deal with cross contamination? When the item is glutin free but made in a facility that also produces wheat products, how likely is it that the produce would be contaminated?

Also, is soy milk or rice milk a problem?

Thanks!!

I have the same questions??? I have been gluten-free for almost 4 weeks. Last night I made rice pasta organic sauce and Maglio broccollirabe sausage...stomach pains bloating this am. I couldn't determine the culprit...oh and red wine.

Any clue???

Tra cy

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