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  1. psawyer
    The word gluten is used in two distinct senses. To a chemist, gluten is the prolamine protein of a grain--any grain. This is the sense used when speaking of "corn gluten." To a dietitian, gluten refers to gliadin (wheat), hordein (barley) and secalin (rye), which are three chemically similar proteins that cause the celiac autoimmune reaction. Some,...
  2. psawyer
    Hi, and welcome. I have been dealing with T1 diabetes for 26 years, and have been gluten-free for 12, following a diagnosis of celiac disease. Of the two, celiac disease has had more impact on my life--pre diagnosis. I was very sick, and for years, nobody could figure out why. As time went on, my symptoms continued to worsen. At the end, I was barely...
  3. psawyer
    If it is a Kraft product, any gluten source will be clearly disclosed by naming the source grain in the ingredient list.
  4. psawyer
    Okay, I just looked for a third time. The word "seasoning" does not appear in any of the six ingredient lists. No gluten source ingredient is present in any of them.
  5. psawyer
    Which version contains "seasoning?" I just went back to Open Original Shared Link and I don't see "seasoning" as an ingredient in any of them. Please provide a specific, verifiable source that this product contains gluten. If you do not have one, do not continue to spread false information about it.
  6. psawyer
    I went to the Open Original Shared Link and I don't see gluten anywhere. Please help me find where the gluten is in the ingredients. I can't see it.
  7. psawyer
    No grain can legally be listed as "spices." Spices as an ingredient are always gluten-free. Do not confuse "spices" with "seasoning"--the terms are quite different. I have never found a bacon that had gluten in twelve years gluten-free.
  8. psawyer
    Kraft will clearly label any ingredient derived from a gluten source by naming the grain. They do not test their ingredients or final products for gluten content. Many of us here, including me, trust Kraft products.
  9. psawyer
    As will I.
  10. psawyer
    In Canada, if you can find it, Hunt's Worcestershire Sauce is gluten-free. You may find it at a Wal-Mart Super Center. Metro's house brand, Selection, lists no ingredients that could be sources of hidden gluten. In the US, just buy L&P.
  11. psawyer
    I would draw the conclusion that it is distilled vinegar made from apple cider. Open Original Shared Link Item 1 in the list is the relevant one. It says: The product made by the alcoholic and subsequent acetous fermentations of the juice of apples. It is neither requires, nor prohibits, distillation as part of the process.
  12. psawyer
    Wood is porous by nature, and can not be shared. Plastic is not porous, although it can become damaged through scratches--as can metal bakeware and porcelain. If it is in good condition, I would continue to use it. If it is damaged, toss it. This applies no matter what it is made of. Metal wire colanders are a special concern. Even if they are not damaged...
  13. psawyer
    I have never encountered a dental product which contained gluten, although I suppose it is conceivable. My dentist and his entire staff know about my celiac disease. I don't worry.
  14. psawyer
    In the US, the top eight allergens must be clearly disclosed. They can be in the ingredients list, or in a "Contains" statement following the list. Either one meets the legal requirement, but many companies do both. The eight allergens under the federal Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) are: wheat, soy, milk, peanuts, eggs, tree...
  15. psawyer
    Your choice, if you want to go that way. In twelve years on the gluten-free diet I have never found a case where modified food starch actually WAS wheat. In both the US and Canada, if it IS wheat, the word wheat is required to appear on the label. Options are: Modified wheat starch; Modified food starch (wheat); Modified food starch, with a separate...
  16. psawyer
    As would I. Modified food starch is safe, unless the word "wheat" also appears on the label.
  17. psawyer
    In an ingredient list, ingredients are separated by commas. Between consecutive commas is the name of an ingredient, which may involve more than one word. The whole ingredient name must be considered, not the individual words in it. "Vinegar" is a different ingredient from "Distilled Vinegar." "Malt Vinegar" is yet another. The first two are gluten-free...
  18. psawyer
    Aspartame is gluten-free.
  19. psawyer
    The OP said she was in Canada. The label rules regarding "gluten-free" are different here.
  20. psawyer
    I had severe damage to my villi when the biopsy was taken, but it wasn't a surprise due the the severity of my symptoms. I had major symptoms for five years leading up to the biopsy, but in retrospect I had had digestive issues since childhood. The recovery process will take time. I saw a major improvement in one month. Most symptoms were gone after four...
  21. psawyer
    Let me add that "not gluten-free" does not mean "contains gluten." It means that they don't test for unintended content, and need a legal defense in case one of their suppliers has a problem. In the US, if anything bad happens to you, it is ALWAYS someone else's fault, and several lawyers will offer to pursue your case for a percentage of the judgment.
  22. psawyer
    It is controversial. Gluten in wheat is found in the proteins, particularly the storage protein gliadin. Wheat, like most plants, contains other substances besides protein. Carbohydrates are also present in the form of starches and sugars. Various processing methods can eliminate the protein--it is a very large molecule. Whether enough remains to be a concern...
  23. psawyer
    The McDonalds patty is 100% beef--nothing added.
  24. psawyer
    Elisabeth Hasselbeck is not a reliable source. I have not read her book, but many people have posted about erroneous information in it.
  25. psawyer
    Try these links for useful information: Unsafe ingredients. Safe ingredients. Open Original Shared Link If you don't see "wheat, rye, barley, barley malt, oats" on the labels, its not there, or hidden in "flavors, starches, etc." I am not a supporter of product lists--they are out of date the minute that you print them. Formulas are constantly...
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