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  1. psawyer
    I would double check that information. In all my time as a celiac, I have never known of an injectable medication containing gluten. Gluten tends to act as a thickener, which is something you do not want in an injection as it would tend to clog the needle. It is also possible that the item is "not gluten-free" meaning not that there is gluten, but that no...
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    They are one of three breakfast cereals that I eat regularly. I have not had any problems.
  3. psawyer
    Of course it isn't meant to be digested--it's fiber. Fiber is not digested, but passes intact through the digestive tract.
  4. psawyer
    Is it possible? Yes. Is it likely? No. YMMV
  5. psawyer
    The gene test, alone, means nothing. As previous posts said, the gene is common, but celiac disease is present in only a small fraction of those with the US-recognized genes. In Europe, there are doctors who will diagnose celiac disease with neither DQ2 nor DQ8. The AMA has not yet arrived there.
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    Yeah, this is a recurring question. All variations of Crest and Colgate are gluten-free. I don't know of another one that has actually been confirmed to contain gluten, but I suppose anything is possible.
  7. psawyer
    Sometimes, the damage is severe enough to be visible, but usually it is not. A single positive biopsy would be diagnostic, IMO, but a single negative would be inconclusive.
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    Indeed, this place has become a ghost town. Maybe we can get something started again.
  10. psawyer
    See the last paragraph in the quote; search this site for thousands of posts over the last eight years.
  11. psawyer
    Yep, "spices" is okay, but "seasonings" may not be.
  12. psawyer
    Malt vinegar will always be labeled as just that. Any other type of vinegar is gluten-free. The single-word ingredient "vinegar" in Canada means apple cider vinegar, which may or may not be distilled, but is gluten-free in either case.
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    Yes, to my knowledge.
  14. psawyer
    Overrated? No. Overpriced? Maybe. They are expensive, but the portions are enormous, and they do take gluten-free seriously. A small fries is enough for the two of us to share and be filled.
  15. psawyer
    Distilled alcohol is gluten-free, regardless of the source. The protein can not be vaporized in the still because the molecule is too heavy. The resulting distillate is always gluten-free. It is just something I don't worry about.
  16. psawyer
    I can't imagine why there would be gluten in brandy. The flour-from-the-barrel myth has been thoroughly debunked, and caramel color is not a concern either. As others have said, the manufacturer is the best possible source.
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    I eat foods made in facilities that also process ingredients I avoid. The alternative is just too restrictive. If you refuse shared facilities, you will never, ever eat at a restaurant, or at a family member's house. Just because there are noodles in the next room does not mean that there are noodles in your soup. Good Manufacturing Practices, as observed...
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    The original question, from almost eight years ago, was about gluten in Nutella. The recent comments have been about the US. So, let me address those ideas together. The Nutella sold in the US is actually made in Canada, and imported into the US. Open Original Shared Link The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulates manufacturing facilities in Canada...
  19. psawyer
    Glucose and dextrose are highly refined sugars and will not contain any protein. They will not trigger an allergic reaction.
  20. psawyer
    Welcome to our community. B12 deficiency is very common in folks with celiac disease, both before and after diagnosis. Any vitamin deficiency may be related to damage to the villi, which can take a long time to recover after going gluten-free.
  21. psawyer
    I would not expect a flea problem if the cat stays indoors (which is best for the cat, BTW).
  22. psawyer
    The Canadian Celiac Association lists cellulose as a safe ingredient in food. It is also listed here as safe. I'm not saying you could not have a problem with cellulose, but if you do it has nothing to do with gluten.
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    The potato products at McD are fried in dedicated fryers, in a different location, operated by different crew members. The hash browns are no more or less gluten-free than the fries, just less debated. The fries are the most beaten-to-death topic on this board, and have been for eight years. There is no need to restart the debate--search the board, read the...
  24. psawyer
    The concern is trapped particles. Some things, by their design, cannot safely be shared, regardless of material: sieves, strainers, etc. Plastic in good condition should not be a problem. We had a shared kitchen for several years, and did fine. Proper washing is essential.
  25. psawyer
    No, it doesn't mean "nothing." It means that, like most manufacturers, they do not test their ingredients or finished products for possible accidental contamination, and therefore will not make a gluten-free claim for legal reasons.
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