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Old El Paso Anyone?


skoki-mom

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skoki-mom Explorer

Just wondering if the Old El Paso taco seasoning (powder) is gluten-free? I read the label, I *think* it's ok, just wondering if anyone had any experience with it. Burritos have been a quick fave for our family for awhile, and it would be nice to know I could still have it with corn flour tacos or something!


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Jnkmnky Collaborator

I think the jar is better. If I recall, the powder has msg and some react to that.

KaitiUSA Enthusiast

Old El Paso is a brand that will clearly list wheat,rye,barley,oats right on the label or it will be ok.

hez Enthusiast

One other brand that is safe is Ortega. Someone also told me that Beritos is safe but I am not sure on that one.

skoki-mom Explorer

Thanks everyone! I've never had any problem with MSG myself, then again, never had any problem with gluten either......

I get thrown by things like "hydrogenated vegetable oil" and stuff like that. You are all helping me learn! Thank God for this place!

nettiebeads Apprentice
Thanks everyone! I've never had any problem with MSG myself, then again, never had any problem with gluten either......

I get thrown by things like "hydrogenated vegetable oil" and stuff like that.  You are all helping me learn!  Thank God for this place!

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As a matter of fact, I haven't had any problems with that. I've used McCormick taco seasoning, just this week too. No problems with that brand.

mytummyhurts Contributor

The seasoning is gluten-free, but I've started having issues with it since going gluten-free and I think a lot of other people here have to.


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Carriefaith Enthusiast

Like Kaiti said, they will clearly indicate gluten on their ingredient list. I eat Old El Paso taco seasoning, corn taco's and salsa without any problems. Just make sure you always read the ingredient list, as products can change.

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Nemi555 Newbie

Hi,

I find it easier just to make my own taco seasoning mix. It's simple and you know what's in it!

This makes the equivilent of 1 1/4 oz package taco seasoning mix:

1 Tablespoon minced dried onions (can omit if you use fresh onions)

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken - I usuall omit this entirely)

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you like it HOT)

stir to blend. Use the same amount of water you would use with the packaged stuff. My son loves tacos and even he'll mix up a batch when he's in the mood for them! :D

Cathy

  • 5 years later...
suekneel Newbie

I read the package today also and thought that it seemed ok....I do know that in past research I discover most of the McCormick individual seasonings to be gluten-free and have used their taco mix for some time now. They have it posted on a website when I researched it.

kareng Grand Master

Please note: the info on this thread is 6 years old ( except the last post) and may no longer be accurate.

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