Help! So Confused About Ingredients

[CeliacMom]

I am very new to the gluten-free diet - my 2 1/2 yr old was diagnosed 2 weeks ago.

I have the "safe" list and "forbidden" lists of ingredients, and I also have the 79-page list of foods by manufacturer that are gluten-free, but after reading posts on this board, I am even more confused.

If all the ingredients listed on a product are on the "safe" list, why is a particular product not considered gluten-free? Is it because there could be cross-contamination from the factory, and if so, is that enough to do damage? How can I go to the grocery store with my lists and safely buy foods that won't hurt my daughter, both short-term and long-term? (I don't know what will affect her based on a reaction, because up to this point her only symptom of celiac disease is lack of weight gain).

One example: I read that Kraft will clearly label all foods with wheat, rye, barly and oats. I bought Grey Poupon mustard which is distributed by Kraft, and did not list these ingredients; then I read somewhere last night that Grey Poupon is NOT gluten-free.

I am feeling completely overwhelmed .

[Jnkmnky]

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Which one are you wondering about and why?

[CeliacMom]

I guess I am confused about the "vinegar" which I thought was okay.

This is what I found last night:

"Grey Poupon 1-800-622-4726 (Nabisco says that their white distilled vinegar source changes and may sometimes include the use of gluten grains)"

[KaitiUSA]

Yes, some vinegars are grain based but the gluten does not get through the distillation process. Distilled vinegar will be ok...it was thought to be bad before but it is pretty much agreed on that it is safe now.

Nabisco won't hide anything on labels though and will clearly indicate gluten.

[lovegrov]

That's a CYA. Because distilled vinegar was on the possily bad list for so many years, and because some people with celiac still don't believe it's OK, some companies still warn about it. I ignore it.

richard

[Sophie's mom]

I am very new to the gluten-free diet - my 2 1/2 yr old was diagnosed 2 weeks ago. 

I have the "safe" list and "forbidden" lists of ingredients, and I also have the 79-page list of foods by manufacturer that are gluten-free, but after reading posts on this board,  I am even more confused.

 

If all the ingredients listed on a product are on the "safe" list, why is a particular product not considered gluten-free?  Is it because there could be cross-contamination from the factory, and if so, is that enough to do damage?  How can I go to the grocery store with my lists and safely buy foods that won't hurt my daughter, both short-term and long-term?  (I don't know what will affect her based on a reaction, because up to this point her only symptom of celiac disease is lack of weight gain).

One example: I read that Kraft will clearly label all foods with wheat, rye, barly and oats.  I bought Grey Poupon mustard which is distributed by Kraft, and did not list these ingredients; then I read somewhere last night that Grey Poupon is NOT gluten-free.

I am feeling completely overwhelmed .

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I, too, am feeling a little overwhelmed. I plan to start my 3 yr. old daughter on a "diagnostic/test" diet on Monday. Where/how can I get my hands on these lists?? Thanks for any help.

Lisa

[Jnkmnky]

https://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_prodi...-37105147544.d9

https://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_prodi...-15105157944.8e

https://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_prodi...-39105157944.78

Here are the lists I believe were being referred to.

[celiac3270]

For the safe/forbidden ingredients lists, go here: https://www.celiac.com/st_main.html?p_catid...-30105116344.41

For the 79-page food list, e-mail me . I've been distributing it--there's a post called Delphi Lists or something under the products section...either add your name there, or preferably, send me an e-mail with the e-mail button thingy below the post. Just ask for the Delphi/food list or the Silly Yak/restaurants list. I'm sending both, so it's confusing when I sometimes get asked for "the list", lol . Thank you!

[mstrain]

Just ask for the Delphi/food list or the Silly Yak/restaurants list.  I'm sending both, so it's confusing when I sometimes get asked for "the list", lol .  Thank you!

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Hi celiac3270:

I think I asked for "the list" - sorry for not being clear! Could you please e-mail me both lists? Thank you so much!

michelek@hotmail.com

[bellabrit7]

hi! I was wondering if you might be able email me the 79-page food list as well as the delphi list and silly yak/restaurant lists?! thanks soooo much, i am a recent

For the safe/forbidden ingredients lists, go here: https://www.celiac.com/st_main.html?p_catid...-30105116344.41

For the 79-page food list, e-mail me . I've been distributing it--there's a post called Delphi Lists or something under the products section...either add your name there, or preferably, send me an e-mail with the e-mail button thingy below the post. Just ask for the Delphi/food list or the Silly Yak/restaurants list. I'm sending both, so it's confusing when I sometimes get asked for "the list", lol . Thank you!

[tiffjake]

hi! I was wondering if you might be able email me the 79-page food list as well as the delphi list and silly yak/restaurant lists?! thanks soooo much, i am a recent

Hi Bella, just wanted to let you know that thread is nearly a year old, so you might not get a reply from that person..You might want to Private Message them, by clicking on their name (celiac3270) on the left, and scrolling down to "send message"