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[debbie-doodles]

Okay, been doing more shopping and I've come up with two more questions for you smarties.

First, I've noticed that a lot of the gluten free premade breads come frozen. Do I always have to keep the bread frozen or is that just the way the stores are keeping them good longer?

Second, I've heard that I need to find special gluten free vanilla extract (to make cakes, etc.) and also gluten free brown sugar. Arent these items already gluten free? Should I just look for "pure" ones?

[cdford]

I bake my own bread, so I can't answer that question. I use Tone's Vanilla Extract (not the artificial kind). I have not found a brown sugar with gluten, but I always check the label of any new brand I purchase. I generally use the store brand from Kroger or the brand Sam's carries.

[celiac3270]

I would say that if you buy, say, three loaves at a time and you use them slowly, put two in the freezer and keep one in the refrigerator...just, put them in the freezer if you won't be using them for awhile. I, like cdford, always read the label anyway...it only takes about three seconds, anyway

[lovegrov]

Never, ever found a vanilla or brown sugar with gluten. These items are safe.

richard

[KaitiUSA]

I also check labels still. We stock up on bread, rolls, and muffins. I keep most in the freezer. It keeps them better longer that way.