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  1. psawyer
    They already answered, saying that there are NO hidden sources: "Ingredients containing gluten would always be listed separately on all ingredient labels." If gluten is present, the name of the grain will appear. Look for the words wheat, rye, barley or oats.
  2. psawyer
    In the US, there is currently no regulated definition of gluten-free, although there is a proposed one from a few years ago. In Canada, there is a clear one. Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) are required in both countries. That includes proper washing of equipment between batches. That applies to all products, not just ones claimed as gluten-free. ...
  3. psawyer
    I have been on the diet for twelve years now. When I started, MFS was on the warning lists because it could be made from wheat. In my time, I have never found a case where it actually WAS wheat. During that time, label rules have changed in both Canada and the US. The presence of wheat must now be clearly disclosed using the word "wheat." So MFS is safe...
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    I do not see anything in that ingredient list that would be a gluten source.
  5. psawyer
    The answer is not a simple one. Kraft has an excellent policy regarding gluten, but it can be confusing for folks new to the game. Kraft's gluten disclosure policy is the same in every country where they do business. If an ingredient is derived from a gluten grain, the gluten grain will be named on the package label, either in the ingredient list, or...
  6. psawyer
    Pac makes sense. Rye is not required to be listed as an allergen in the USA. It will be in Canada, beginning in August of 2012. But, having said that, rye does not hide. It appears in certain baked products where you would expect it to be, such as rye bread and pumpernickel. It will not be disguised as "flavor" in an ingredient list.
  7. psawyer
    It would depend on the degree of damage to the intestines prior to going gluten-free. It takes time for the damage to heal, and until it is completely healed, there will be absorption troubles. Most people feel better quickly on the gluten-free diet, but full recovery can take a long time.
  8. psawyer
    Prior to my diagnosis with celiac disease, I had been an insulin-dependent diabetic for over a decade. Hypoglycemia was a major problem for me then, due to my failure to absorb nutrients after eating. I would eat a meal, but afterwards my sugars could be up, or could be down. I was absorbing simple sugars through my stomach, but complex carbs were passing...
  9. psawyer
    Some people here will tell you that plastic must be replaced, is evil, should never be used, etc. I take a pragmatic approach. Plastic is a material which can be damaged by use over time. If it is scratched, replace it. Do the same with china, non-stick pans, and any other scratched material. Wooden utensils and cutting boards are porous by their intrinsic...
  10. psawyer
    Without commenting on the original question, I will say this: Based on the posting of ingredients in Canada, and applying Canadian rules, the Canadian fries are not identical to those in the US. McD Canada says, "natural flavour (vegetable source)." The US discloses milk ingredients. Milk is not a vegetable source. In both countries, wheat is an...
  11. psawyer
    Please cite your source for this claim. I have been gluten-free for twelve years, and have yet to find a single case of MFS being wheat. In both Canada and the US, if it was wheat, that fact would be required to be clearly disclosed.
  12. psawyer
    Yes, any pet food labeled "grain-free" will be free of gluten. Animal feed, of which pet food is a subset, is subject to different label rules from human food. In human food, the term "gluten" is generally accepted to mean anything derived from wheat, rye, or barley, and sometimes oats. In animal feed, "gluten" is the refined protein of a grain....
  13. psawyer
    Everybody take cover! Somebody will have a phlood! Lisa's post count just went to 9,000!
  14. psawyer
    We'll post details tomorrow. I need to find them, and it is getting late. Main ingredients: Betty Crocker gluten-free Golden and Chocolate cake mix, vanilla K-Toos, Jello vanilla pudding and Tootsie Rolls.
  15. psawyer
    You ask several questions. The rules for labeling animal feed (which includes pet food) are different than for human food. USDA and FDA have some authority, but the principal regulator is Open Original Shared Link. Labeling for possible cross-contamination in human food is completely voluntary. Disclosure of shared facilities and/or shared lines is...
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    I also went and looked at a number of her recent posts, and saw no links.
  17. psawyer
    This is an old topic. Neither of the original participants have been here in over a year.
  18. psawyer
    They did indeed. If was gluten-free and delicious.
  19. psawyer
    Not a supplement, but carbs can be found in fresh fruits and vegetables, all of which are naturally gluten free. If you don't have a problem with nightshades, potatoes provide lots of carbohydrates.
  20. psawyer
    You've made your point.
  21. psawyer
    Yes, the issue is the wire mesh. The contact points where the wires intersect trap traces of food, and the pinching keeps them there.
  22. psawyer
    Tiramisu recipe! - from Irish.
  23. psawyer

    ARCHIVED Acronyms

    psawyer replied to GF Lover's topic in Board/Forum Technical Help

    To which I'll add, SIL, BIL, MIL & FIL refer to sister-in-law, etc. SCD: Specific Carbohydrate Diet OP: Original Poster (the member who initiated the topic) WNL: Within Normal Limits
  24. psawyer
    Blue Buffalo. It is a brand of pet food.
  25. psawyer
    Yes, you did. Welcome back!
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