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  1. psawyer
    While the reply is not helpful, I can add to it. If it is maltodextrin that you are concerned about, maltodextrin is so highly refined that even if it was from wheat, there would be no detectable gluten in the maltodextrin, which is a very small part of the dressing. If it WAS wheat-derived, in the USA that fact would have to be clearly disclosed on the label...
  2. psawyer
    "Sals" refers to items containing significant amounts of salicylic acid salts. Salicylates are found in many fruits and vegetables, as well in common pain relief medications. Aspirin and ibuprofen (one brand is Advil) are salicylates. Salicylates are stomach irritants. An alternative analgesic is acetaminophen (paracetamol) -- it won't bother your stomach...
  3. psawyer
    The original post came from a computer in Canada. But, in any case, with Kraft (and others, including Unilever, ConAgra and General Mills) just read the label. If there is any gluten you will see the name of the grain, or (sometimes) the word "malt." As far as I recall, Kraft will never label barley as malt without also using the word "barley."
  4. psawyer
    Both beer and cider vary in color. There is some overlap. Cider, unlike beer, should not have a head. Cider should have an aroma of apples, while real beer should smell "hoppy." Sadly, there are some wannabe beers (Molson Canadian comes to mind) that smell of fruit rather than hops. I haven't had normal beer in over ten years, but still remember the revolting...
  5. psawyer
    Outback have specific processes in place for gluten-free orders, as do many other establishments. In the US, the term "gluten-free" remains unregulated, despite the requirement in federal law (FALCPA) that a rule be in place by 2008. It is still just a proposed rule. There was a case where someone was prosecuted for selling "gluten-free" bread that wasn...
  6. psawyer
    This topic is more than six years old. Most of the participants are no longer active. kabowman was last in in 2009.
  7. psawyer
    Some establishments take appropriate precautions with respect to contamination; others do not. It is not possible to make a general statement. What place, specifically, are you wondering about.
  8. psawyer
    Vegetable cellulose can come from various sources. "Vegetable" is a weasel word.
  9. psawyer
    Lots, although I can't provide specifics.
  10. psawyer
    Yes, I would. Since you are buying the product in the US, any wheat content must, by law, be clearly disclosed.
  11. psawyer
    Different rules in different places. Without actually seeing the label, I am speculating, but the product could be considered gluten-free under European rules while containing Codex wheat starch. Under Canadian rules, such a product can not be labeled gluten-free. In the United States, there is still no rule defining "gluten-free."
  12. psawyer
    Most, but not all, soy sauces contain more wheat than soy. There are wheat-free soy sauces available. In Canada, VH produce a large number of gluten-free sauces, including a soy sauce which I like. VH is a ConAgra brand, so any gluten will be clearly listed on the label.
  13. psawyer
    Welcome to the board. Some will claim that all grains are evil. With celiac disease you must strictly avoid wheat, barley and rye. Some of us also react to pure oats, but most commercially available oats are contaminated with wheat from the production process. Intolerances to corn and soy are not uncommon among people with celiac disease. Most of us...
  14. psawyer
    Most cat litter is gluten-free, but there is cat litter made from wheat (Swheat Scoop is one brand). Our cat climbs on the table, so her tracking wheat around would be a problem for me.
  15. psawyer
    This topic is more than five years old, but what was stated back then is still true: It is a Unilever brand, and Unilever will always clearly disclose any gluten.
  16. psawyer
    This sort of statement is very common among mainstream manufacturers. It is a legal disclaimer--the tip-off is the word "guarantee." Here is what it means to me: "We don't intentionally put any gluten in the products, but we don't test the ingredients or the finished product, so inadvertent contamination somewhere along the supply chain can happen without...
  17. psawyer
    During my journey through celiac hell, which lasted about five years, I had many days like that. I don't share the Lyme issue, so my experience may not be the same as yours. The descent took several years; the rise didn't happen overnight. Although I saw some improvement quickly, it was about four months before I felt normal, and I still had some symptoms...
  18. psawyer
    I use McCormicks onion powder and garlic powder, and they do not contain an anti-clumping agent. It is just dehydrated onion or garlic. In an ingredient list, "spices" can not be used to hide any grain ingredient. That covers the gluten sources, and corn too. "Seasonings" - different ball game there.
  19. psawyer
    Also, be aware, the list of gluten-free Campbell's products in Canada is different from the US. Be sure you are looking at information for the right country.
  20. psawyer
    You can edit your own posts for 48 hours after making them. The original was older than that.
  21. psawyer
    Ciders are a good option for many with celiac disease. Since I also have diabetes, they are too sweet for me to have.
  22. psawyer
    I have been gluten-free since 2000. At that time, there was no gluten-free beer at all. Bard's tale was the first, in the US. The first to become available in Ontario was La Messagere in the original blonde brew. It was definitely not the Guinness that I once loved, but after years with nothing, it was a start. I have tried the New Grist, and prefer...
  23. psawyer
    Welcome back, Stephanie!
  24. psawyer
    Wherever we decide to go, any members of the silly clan in the area can expect a request to get together. Other than WardGirl, I have only met one silly--Emily. There is one other registered member here whom I have met in person, but that is a long, phunny story--if you want to know, send a private message.
  25. psawyer
    I agree with Sylvia. Given the number of members here who use it without issue, I would suspect that there is something other than gluten in Hormel pepperoni which causes you to react.
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