Really Random Question About Paper In Soup!

[hopefulinmybody]

Hi everyone!

I wouldn't know where else to turn but the celiac forums with this question. I am sick and I made myself a great chicken soup to get better. I noticed after I had made the soup and eaten some that a small piece of waxy cardboard paper from the new spoon (part of the packaging) I bought had dropped into the soup and had been there the whole time it was cooking. Being a celiac, of course. now I am worried that this waxy cardboard paper could have gluten and have contaminated the soup. I've already eaten several bowls of it. . . so . . . just wondering, any thoughts? What would you do?

Many thanks from one celiac to another.

[squirmingitch]

A) you've already eaten several bowls of it. So you will know soon enough.

freeze the rest of the soup until you find out you don't have a reaction.

C) If you don't have a reaction; then thaw, eat & ENJOY!

[psawyer]

There are myths about gluten in paper products, but in almost twelve years gluten-free I have never seen an actual verified example. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

[kareng]

I wouldn't worry about it.

[Strawberry-Jam]

last I checked, paper was made from trees, and wax was made from either bee vomit, fruit, or chemicals.

[IrishHeart]

I would not worry about it at all. I'd still eat it!

although the bee vomit thing got me thinkin'....

[hopefulinmybody]

Great! There is nothing like being able to poll celiacs about a question like this when in doubt. I am very grateful for your answers!

I started eating it last night and I'm still unsure about my reaction time, I'll hold out a little longer, but seems like it's probably all good.

I would not worry about it at all. I'd still eat it!

although the bee vomit thing got me thinkin'....

[razzle51]

whats done is done ? Dont worry you will be fine