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  1. psawyer
    You had to be there... I don't think you met Sam
  2. psawyer
    It has been a long time since this topic was active, but there may be a silly resurrection in the wind.
  3. psawyer
    I am not aware of any med, whether OTC or by prescription, that contains gluten.
  4. psawyer
    Rice is inherently gluten-free. No worries.
  5. psawyer
    Soy is not gluten, but many of us with celiac disease are also intolerant to soy. Most soy sauce has more wheat than soy--read labels carefully. If you are in Canada, VH Soy Sauce is gluten-free. The brand is owned by ConAgra, but is only sold in Canada. VH makes many sauces; most if not all are gluten-free.
  6. psawyer
    Maybe they were thickened with flour--a way to extend them at low cost. Hard to know at a restaurant, especially a local independent. Cross contamination from other dishes prepared in the same kitchen is also a possibility.
  7. psawyer
    The beans might be a gluten source, but my sense is that it is unlikely. I have read the ingredients on many brands of canned baked beans without finding a gluten source. FWIW
  8. psawyer
    "Plus, a known gluten containing ingredient Soy is clearly labeled on package." Wrong. Soy is not a source of gluten, although some have an intolerance to it. Gluten comes from only three grains: wheat, rye and barley.
  9. psawyer
    L-glutamine is an amino acid. It is not gluten. As to the shared facility question, opinions vary, but I don't worry about it (the disclosure is voluntary). It just means somewhere in the factory.
  10. psawyer
    To the best of my knowledge, none of those contain gluten.
  11. psawyer
    Bananas are naturally gluten-free. Fruits do not contain gluten, nor do vegetables. Gluten is found in grain, and you won't likely find that in the produce department. Enjoy, and welcome aboard.
  12. psawyer
    Gatorade is safe. The statement from the supplier really means, "we don't test and can not take legal responsibility if an ingredient is contaminated." Standard CYA stuff.
  13. psawyer
    I can think of far more important things to discuss on this board than how to spell the name of the disease. I also note that those taking part in the discussion seem to overlook that the US and the UK are not the only variations on the English language. In Canada we use a hybrid of US and UK spelling, with both forms generally being accepted. Humour me on...
  14. psawyer
    No news here. Every mainstream manufacturer will give the same legal disclaimer that they "cannot guarantee" anything. This is a legal defence, and does not in any way mean "contains gluten" or that it is unsafe for people with celiac disease. ETA: Since January 1, 2006, foods packaged for sale in the US that contain wheat must, by federal law...
  15. psawyer
    This is a very old topic. None of the original participants are still active here.
  16. psawyer
    There is no standard for gluten content, and no testing is required. It can be stored with gluten-containing foods in the same warehouse, in the same section of the store, etc. If there is known direct contact, then the label is misleading--that is not permitted in Canada or the US.
  17. psawyer
    is topic is seven years old, and information may be out of date.
  18. psawyer
    Any packaged food product sold in the US is required by law to disclose the top eight allergens in plain language. Wheat must be listed as just that, "wheat." The eight allergens under the federal Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) are: wheat, soy, milk, peanuts, eggs, tree nuts, fish, and crustacean shellfish. FALCPA requires...
  19. psawyer
    Hertzya last was here in 2011. But I sent a message to see if they will come back and respond.
  20. psawyer
    Generally speaking, the answer is no. Most soy sauces contain wheat. There are a few gluten-free ones. Kikkoman Gluten Free Soy Sauce is one. I use VH brand, but it is only available in Canada. Avoid soy sauce in restaurants unless you ask first (and expect the answer to be that it isn't safe).
  21. psawyer
    Note, this topic is more than ten years old--I would not rely on information in it.
  22. psawyer
    This topic, which was revived today, is more that ten years old. Most of the original participants have not visited the board in many years. FYI
  23. psawyer
    It's a Kraft product. If gluten is present, it ill be declared by naming the source grain. If you don't see wheat, barley, rye or oats mentioned, then the product does not contain gluten.
  24. psawyer
    And the best way to keep safe is to avoid incorrect information. In the US and Canada, vinegar is gluten-free with the sole exception of malt vinegar, which will be listed as exactly that, "malt vinegar." Plain "vinegar" is apple cider vinegar, which may or may not be distilled. There are many things that can be listed as "spices," but NONE of them...
  25. psawyer
    "Can not guarantee" is a legal disclaimer, widely used when the manufacturer does not test the ingredients that they purchase from suppliers, and need to distance themselves from legal liability for an error not their own. I expect it and don't consider it a concern. My view, FWIW.
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