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Gluten Free Cornmeal?

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I'm newly diagnosed with celiac -- at this point I'm uncertain how sensitive I am. I'm needing to find gluten free cornmeal. I'm aware that the Quaker Oats products are out. I've been reading through the forum about Hodson's Mill, Bob's Red Mill, and Arrowhead Mills, and it sounds like none are to be trusted. As far as I know, I have no other food intolerances or allergies.

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What has given you the idea that Bob's Red Mill is not to trusted? If they label a product gluten-free it has been made in a dedicated gluten-free facility and tested with an R5 ELISA. The only way you would get cornmeal that's safer would be to buy whole dried corn and grind it yourself.

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I've seen comments here from various individuals -- for instance there is this (from 2007 -- so may be out of date...)

Bob's Red Mill Response About Corn Meal & Polenta

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Just because a company says it is "gluten free" does not assure us of safety- at least not yet! MANY, many of us here who've been on this journey for years have had issues with Bob's Red Mill; maybe they've cleaned up their act, but if you are highly sensitive, I would avoid them. I am almost 6 years in and the learning curve can be daunting at times!

Of course, finding out the hard way that I am ridiculously sensitive and do not tolerate any grains too well makes me avoid replacement foods altogether. Everyone is different; you have to find out through time where you land on the "gluten intolerance/celiac spectrum".

Good health to all,

lisa

JeffW Newbie
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I'm thinking about going with the Arrowhead Mills Yellow Corn Meal.

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I've seen comments here from various individuals -- for instance there is this (from 2007 -- so may be out of date...)

Bob's Red Mill Response About Corn Meal & Polenta

That is VERY out of date. The Bob's website states that anything labeled gluten-free is tested and made in a gluten-free facility. It's pretty easy to find that information on the Bob's Red Mill website.

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Maybe I missed it, but I don't think Arrowhead mills has a dedicated facility. Did you find somewhere on the website that made you more comfortable with Arrowhead Mills? I really prefer products from dedicated facilities.

JeffW Newbie
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That is VERY out of date. The Bob's website states that anything labeled gluten-free is tested and made in a gluten-free facility. It's pretty easy to find that information on the Bob's Red Mill website.

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Maybe I missed it, but I don't think Arrowhead mills has a dedicated facility. Did you find somewhere on the website that made you more comfortable with Arrowhead Mills? I really prefer products from dedicated facilities.

No, I didn't find anything -- all I'd seen was some anecdotal stuff. Not really enough to go on, but it was all I could find. Thanks for the information!

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No, I didn't find anything -- all I'd seen was some anecdotal stuff. Not really enough to go on, but it was all I could find. Thanks for the information!

You're welcome. Get in the habit of checking manufacturer's websites before you start looking at anecdotes. As the demand for gluten-free products grows, manufacturers are making changes to their policies and they tend to keep their websites pretty up to date. Watch for dedicated facilities and batch testing with an ELISA.

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You're welcome. Get in the habit of checking manufacturer's websites before you start looking at anecdotes. As the demand for gluten-free products grows, manufacturers are making changes to their policies and they tend to keep their websites pretty up to date. Watch for dedicated facilities and batch testing with an ELISA.

Yeah -- I just ran across a mention of ELISA yesterday. So much to learn...

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I use Bob's Red Bill Gluten Free Cornmeal, but it's kind of hard to find. They also make a non-gluten-free variety (it's made in a factory with wheat and says so on the bag). The gluten free variety clearly says "Gluten Free" on the front and states that it is made in a dedicated facility and tested routinely. I had to go to Amazon to get the gluten free bags, the stores in my area only carry the variety made in the factory with wheat :( But it's WAY cheaper on Amazon anyway :)

I use a recipe that calls for Pamela's Baking Mix and Cornmeal and it makes the most amazing corn bread/muffins ever!!

Anyway, just wanted to let you know to double check the label on any bags you find! Never had a problem with Bob's Red Mill and it's super delish in recipes :)

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Arrowhead organic corn meal...gluten free! It has on it's bag!

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