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Celiac.com 03/16/2023 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain brands and products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about fruit cups. Specifically, are Dole Fruit cups gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? First, it's important to understand that Dole brand fruit cups are a trademarked brand of the fruit cups, and are actually called Dole Fruit Bowls. Many other companies and brands sell various types of fruit cups. Generally, fruit cups are going to be made without gluten ingredients, and will be naturally gluten-free, even if they are not specifically labeled that way. Dole Fruit Bowls brand fruit cups are labeled "Naturally Gluten-Free," and are made without gluten ingredients, and contain no wheat or gluten allergens. Specifically, the Dole website says their Fruit Bowls are: Naturally Gluten Free "The Naturally Gluten Free claim attribute includes all products making a claim of being free from gluten naturally on their package." Others brands are also likely to be similarly gluten-free, but read labels and choose carefully. Dole Fruit Bowls and other brands of fruit cups without listed wheat or gluten as allergens are generally regarded as gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. This applies to Dole Fruit Bowls 100% Juice; Fruit Bowls Gel; Fruit Bowls No Sugar Added; and Fruit Parfaits, including: Cherry Mixed Fruit Diced Pears Mandarin Orange Mandarins Mango Mixed Fruit Peaches Pineapple

Celiac.com 01/25/2023 - Studies that have tried to measure the effects of a gluten-free diet on the clinical, biochemical and psychological condition of youths with both type 1 diabetes and celiac disease have delivered mixed results. A team of researchers recently set out to evaluate the impact of gluten-free diet on growth, metabolic control and quality of life in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. The research team included Enza Mozzillo, Roberto Franceschi, Francesca Di Candia, Francesco Maria Rosanio, Letizia Leonardi, Ludovica Fedi, Valentina Rosà, Vittoria Cauvin, Adriana Franzese, and M. Loredana Marcovecchio. They are variously affiliated with theDepartment of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetes, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy; the Department of Pediatrics, S. Chiara Hospital in Trento, Italy; the Pediatric Diabetology Unit, Pediatric Department, S. Chiara General Hospital inTrento, Italy; and the Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK. The team first performed a systematic search of studies published in the last 15 years. They used PICOS framework to inform the selection process, and assessed evidence using the GRADE system. Their systematic review included only studies of moderate-high evidence quality level and reporting data on objectively assessed adherence to a gluten-free diet. Their findings highlight pre-adult adherence to a gluten-free diet in youth with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease leads to regular growth, stable BMI, without any negative effect on HbA1c and insulin requirements. Their main finding was that patients who followed a gluten-free diet experienced regular growth without any adverse increase in BMI. Moreover, the gluten-free diet does not negatively affect HbA1c and insulin, but is associated with higher post-meal glucose levels. Evidence from several studies indicate that a gluten-free diet is associated with better lipid profile and major quality of life and the psychological condition of juveniles with both type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. This study offers strong evidence that a gluten-free diet offers major benefits to juveniles with both type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. Read more at Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice.

Celiac.com 10/19/2022 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain brands and products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about Whole Foods products. We've done various articles on top brands of gluten-free products at Whole Foods, including gluten-free pie crusts, cupcakes, and desserts. Still, the questions keep coming. Lately, we've seen a lot of questions about frozen vegetables. Specifically, which frozen vegetables at Whole Foods are gluten-free? Here's the lowdown. Because all vegetables are gluten-free, and because vegetables usually remain gluten-free through processing, freezing and packaging, it's likely that most frozen vegetables are naturally gluten-free, with or without declaring that fact. As with many foods that are naturally gluten-free, it is not unusual for companies to simply not label those products gluten-free, even though they very likely contain no gluten. A quick search on the Whole Foods website shows the following frozen vegetables, though selection and availability may vary by region and store. As with all foods, read labels and avoid gluten ingredients. Naturally Gluten-Free Frozen Vegetables at Whole Foods Market (But Not Labelled Gluten-Free): 365 by Whole Foods Market Fries Mixed Root Veggies Frozen Broccoli Florets Frozen Brussels Sprouts - Petite, Frozen Butternut Squash Frozen California-style Vegetable Protein Blend Frozen Caribbean Style Vegetable Protein Blend Frozen Crinkle Cut French Fries (No Added Salt) Frozen European Greens Vegetable Blend Frozen Frozen Spinach Cut Frozen Green Peas Frozen Organic Broccoli Florets, Frozen Organic Cauliflower Florets, Frozen Organic Chopped Kale Frozen Organic Chopped Spinach Frozen Organic Chopped Spinach Frozen Organic Crinkle Cut Fries Frozen Organic Cut Green Beans Frozen Organic Frozen Three Pepper Blend Frozen Organic Hearty Blend Frozen Organic Mini Corn On The Cob, 6 ears Frozen Organic Mixed Mushrooms Frozen Organic Mixed Mushrooms Frozen Organic Riced Cauliflower Frozen Organic Shiitake Mushrooms Frozen Organic Stir-Fry Blend Frozen Organic Sweet Green Peas Frozen Organic Tater Puffs Frozen Organic Vegetables Haricots Verts (Extra-fine Green Beans) Frozen Organic Vegetables, Baby Lima Beans - No Salt Added Frozen Organic Vegetables, Butternut Squash Frozen Organic Vegetables, California-Style Blend (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots) Frozen Organic Vegetables, Fire-Roasted Corn Frozen Organic Vegetables, French-Style Green Beans Frozen Organic Vegetables, Green Peas - No Salt Added Frozen Organic Vegetables, Mixed - No Salt Added Frozen Organic Vegetables, Mixed Mushrooms Frozen Organic Vegetables, Mixed Mushrooms Frozen Organic Vegetables, Peas & Carrots Frozen Organic Vegetables, Petite Green Peas - No Salt Added Frozen Organic Vegetables, Sweet White Corn - No Salt Added Frozen Organic Vegetables, Sweet Yellow Corn - No Salt Added Frozen Organic Vegetables, Zucchini Spirals Frozen Organic Whole Leaf Spinach, Frozen Potato Poppers Frozen Provencal Vegetable Blend Frozen Riced Cauliflower - Pilaf Style Frozen Riced Cauliflower - Stir Fry Style Frozen Riced Cauliflower Blend Frozen Roasted & Ready Baby Golden Potatoes, Frozen Roasted & Ready Baby Heirloom Potatoes, Frozen Roasted & Ready Baby Sunrise Potatoes, Frozen Romanesco Cauliflower Vegetable Blend Frozen Shelled Edamame Frozen Shredded Hash Browns (No Added Salt) Frozen Straight Cut Fries Frozen Sweet Potatoes Frozen Sweet Potato Fries With Sea Salt Frozen Vegetables, Artichoke Hearts Frozen Vegetables, Asparagus Spears Frozen Vegetables, Chopped Spinach Frozen Vegetables, Cut Green Beans Frozen Vegetables, Green Peas - No Salt Added Frozen Vegetables, Green Peas - No Salt Added Frozen Vegetables, Mixed - No Salt Added Frozen Whole Kernel Corn Frozen Sesame Citrus Riced Cauliflower

Celiac.com 05/03/2022 - We get more than a few questions about food items and condiments. Lately, we've seen some questions about sriracha. Specifically, is Sriracha Rooster Sauce gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease? The answer is that Sriracha Rooster Sauce, while not labeled gluten-free, is naturally gluten-free, and regarded as safe for people with celiac disease. Moreover, most other brands of sriracha sauce are naturally gluten-free, but be sure to always read the ingredient label and look for any allergen warnings. Other brands, you say? Yes, that's because the Rooster is just the original. Generically, sriracha is typically a spicy sauce made from chiles and balanced with sugar, garlic, vinegar, and other spices. As this sauce gained popularity, many different companies have made their own versions of sriracha, including Tabasco, and Lee Kum Kee. When most Americans think of sriracha, they think of Rooster brand sriracha, that comes in the familiar green-tipped plastic bottle with a rooster logo. This is the original Sriracha sauce, and was created by Huy Fong Foods. This bottler is now so so recognizable that sriracha is also sometimes just called “rooster sauce,” hence the question. Huy Fong Huy Fong Sriracha Rooster Sauce is made without gluten ingredients in a dedicated factory, and is considered gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Ingredients include: Chili, Sugar, Salt, Garlic, Distilled vinegar, Potassium sorbate, Sodium bisulfite as preservatives, and Xanthan gum. Lee Kum Kee Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Sauce is labeled gluten-free, and vegan. Tabasco Tabasco Premium Sriracha Sauce is certified gluten-free, kosher, halal, preservative free, non-GMI, and kosher. Do you have a favorite brand of sriracha that we've missed? Share it in the comments below.

Celiac.com 07/15/2021 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about alcoholic seltzer, specifically, White Claw. White Claw is an alcoholic seltzer, and most alcoholic seltzers in the US are made by fermenting cane sugar, although sometimes malted barley is used. To make sure you get a gluten-free alcoholic seltzer, it's important to read labels. We recently did an article listing a number of top brands of gluten-free alcoholic seltzers, but the questions just keep coming, especially questions about certain top brands, even brands included on our list. We've already done a separate article on Bud Light Seltzer, which is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Most recently, we've gotten a number of questions about White Claw. So, in the interest of informing those folks, here it is. Is White Claw gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? If made in the USA, then Yes, White Claw gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. According to the White Claw website, "White Claw‌ Hard Seltzer is made with naturally gluten-free ingredients." We've heard that in Canada malted barley can be used, so beware of Canadian made White Claw. Gluten-Free White Claw flavors include: Black Cherry Mango Natural Lime Ruby Grapefruit Raspberry Watermelon Lemon Tangerine Pineapple Clementine