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  1. psawyer
    Actually, this is a great response. They told you that they will never hide gluten behind ambiguous ingredients. If it is in the product, they will tell you clearly on the label. This is better than a list or an answer on the phone, because the label on the package you have refers to what you actually have. Lists can become out of date as formulas change...
  2. psawyer
    Hormel will clearly disclose gluten sources in the ingredient list. If you dont see the words wheat, barley, rye or oats, then they are not present.
  3. psawyer
    Hydrolized vegetable protein, and the similar hydrolized plant protein may or may not be safe. It depends on what the undisclosed vegetable or plant is. If it is corn, fine, but if it is wheat, it contains gluten. You have to ask, unless the manufacturer is one of those like Kraft which will clearly disclose any gluten source on the label. In additon to corn...
  4. psawyer
    I have eaten them numerous times without any trouble, so I don't think there is anything beyond what the ingredients say. Enjoy.
  5. psawyer
    Maybe you can have pizza on Friday, and still be gluten free. I have seen a number of recipes for gluten-free pizza crust (search this board) and there are some available ready made that you can buy. Watch the toppings, especially prepared meats, as they can be hidden sources of gluten. We don't have it every week, but my wife and I do have gluten-free pizza...
  6. psawyer
    The problem with "gluten free" on a label is that, in today's world where whatever happens to you is never your fault, but always someone else's, lawsuits are likely. Even if a food is produced on dedicated lines or in a "gluten free" facility, cross contamination is always a possibility even if slight. No mainstream food maker produces all its own ingredients...
  7. psawyer
    I do not eat anything containing oats. I know there is controversy about their safety, but I am exposed to enough risk without adding that one. No oats for me. Just my choice, everybody else must decide for themself.
  8. psawyer
    For those of you with cats, I am working on a list of gluten-free cat food. Cats are less likely to lick you, but in some cases it does happen. Celiac cat owners will want to avoid using Swheat Scoop litter, since the litter will get on the cat's feet and will get deposited everywhere they walk. Do they jump on your counter? Or your table? Enough said.
  9. psawyer
    Unlike human food, gluten sources will never be hidden in a pet food ingredient list. You will see one of the words wheat, barley, oat, or (in theory) rye. I have never encountered a pet food with rye, and as the owner of a store which sells pet food and supplies, I have seen a lot. The regulatory body for both the US and Canada is AAFCO Open Original Shared...
  10. psawyer
    It is corn starch, according to the manufacturer.
  11. psawyer
    Since formulas change all the time, lists are quickly outdated, or may only reflect the latest formula. A food which is now gluten-free might not have always been. Perhaps you have a package of the old formula. The rep has a list which says it is gluten-free, but the version you have is not. Kraft's policy of explicit labelling, combined with telling you...
  12. psawyer
    You need the entire URL, including the prefix, for it to be recognized as a link: Open Original Shared Link
  13. psawyer
    I agree completely. I have been following the thread that this alludes to, and some people crossed the line. Ideas are subject to debate, and criticism. People who hold those ideas deserve our respect, even if we disagree with them. Name calling and personal attacks are not called for, and not something I expect on this usually polite board. Enough...
  14. psawyer
    This silly regulation may be the problem. Milk, by its very nature, is somewhat variable in these values. So, if they are not able to put this unrelated information on the label, then by a literal interpretation of the rule, they can not tell you ("represent") that the product is "gluten free". God protect us from our government!! BTW, they did...
  15. psawyer
    Stagg is a Hormel brand. Hormel is one of the trusted companies which will clearly disclose gluten sources on the label (as they said on the phone). So, if the ingredients are as you posted, then there is no gluten in the flavorings. I would consider it safe.
  16. psawyer
    The chicken is gluten-free to begin with, but it could have something containing gluten added, either by the poultry processor, or more likely something brushed onto it during cooking (basting) to keep it moist. You would have to ask. Since you mention Sobey's, I assume you are in Canada. Swiss Chalet's chicken is definitely gluten-free. I eat it regularly...
  17. psawyer
    Lotion on your hands can get ingested when you eat finger food. Shampoo running off your scalp onto your face could enter your mouth in small amounts.
  18. psawyer
    I was 46 when given the diagnosis, but I had symptoms for years before that. I was an undiagnosed celiac for at least 5 years before that. Unexplained gastrointestinal problems since ange 15. Now I think I know what the cause was, but at the time the doctors had no clue.
  19. psawyer
    Campbell's condensed chicken and rice soup (red & white can) is gluten-free.
  20. psawyer
    TUMS have gluten in them. Don't use them. Since going gluten-free I don't find a need for antacids often, but when I do, I use 1 tsp baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) dissolved in a cup of water. gluten-free, but it will probably cause you to belch!
  21. psawyer
    I obtained a copy of the previous (1992) edition within a month of being diagnosed. I bought a copy at a specialty store that sells, among other things, gluten free food. I too received a complimentary copy of the new edition in today's mail. I used it very frequently at first, but over time I got to know most of the common things, so I don't need it as often...
  22. psawyer
    As an added thought, there is one thing to watch for on any food label, which indicates that you need to look carefully. That is words like: "Made with 100% pure corn oil" All that means is that the corn oil, which is one of the ingredients, was 100% pure. "Made from" is similar in meaning.
  23. psawyer
    Pure spices are gluten-free. You do have to watch for anything that is not a 100% pure single ingredient. Seasoning mixes bear close watch, as do things commonly thought of as "a spice" which are actually a blend of ingredients. Paprika may be a blend, and sometimes contains wheat flour. Curry powder is also a blend, and may also contain flour. Chili...
  24. psawyer
    I think that dietician is simply wrong. Stools that float are generally indicative of malabsorption, and are one of the many possible symptoms of untreated celiac disease. It is fat, not fiber, in the stool that causes the floating. It is true that folks eating gluten-free tend to have less dietary fiber than others, since wheat bran and oat bran are major...
  25. psawyer
    Maltase is the digestive enzyme which breaks down maltose, a sugar. Maltase is not plant based, and is absolutely gluten free. Diastase is a more general term for a large group of enzymes including maltase, but also others which may in certain cases be grain based. "Malt diastase" is not a term I am familiar with, but I suspect it could very well be derived...
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