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  1. psawyer
    Some people, including some people with celiac disease, have a bad reaction to refined MSG. But that does not mean MSG has gluten. Personally, I have an awful reaction to shrimp, but that allergy is unrelated to my celiac disease. It does not "prove" that shrimp contain gluten. Intolerance to nightshades is not uncommon, but they too are gluten-free. Folks...
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    I don't know AZ geography well enough to know if any Open Original Shared Link are close, but I have eaten there and there is a good selection of gluten-free foods. Most of the menu is gluten-free.
  3. psawyer
    There is a long discussion of the SCD. It is old, but has a lot of good info in the early parts, before it went off topic.
  4. psawyer
    The mushrooms will not directly absorb anything from the straw. Straw is the waste after the grain has been thrashed out, so there is minimal content even if the source is wheat. Clean your produce as per normal, and enjoy your fresh mushrooms. I eat mushrooms all the time, and never worry about gluten in them.
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    We eat Bob's Red Mill oatmeal regularly (not every day), and have no problems with it. I find it to be a good source of dietary fiber--something the gluten-free diet is often short of.
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    Except for ones with obvious issues, like Oreo or cookie dough, almost all ice creams are gluten-free. Read the label, as always, to be sure. The ice cream itself will almost certainly be gluten-free, you just have to worry about added content. Mainstream stuff like vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and the like do not worry me.
  7. psawyer
    And keep in mind that our furry friends get it on their feet and track it all over the house. If this litter is in use, it will be everywhere. The suggestions for disposable gloves and masks are excellent.
  8. psawyer
    If the product is tested for gluten content, there will be a detection level for the test. Levels less than that amount will not be picked up by the test, so if the manufacturer makes a statement, it will be qualified, as in, contains less than 20 parts per million (ppm). 20 ppm is a common test level. Zero ppm can not be proven scientifically, and although...
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    I don't consider name brand products to be of any different risk than store brands.
  10. psawyer
    It is likely glucose syrup. That is a highly refined sugar that is gluten-free even if made from wheat as the original source.
  11. psawyer
    Schnitzer Brau is available at some stores here in Ontario, and I like it. I also enjoy Bard's. Not so impressed with New Grist.
  12. psawyer
    We used the original Gluten-Free Pantry French Bread and Pizza mix happily for years, until it was discontinued. Our recent results with the Glutino Pizza Mix that "replaced" it were quite disappointing. Today, we tried Bob's Red Mill gluten-free Pizza mix. We liked it better than the current Glutino one, and will be using it again.
  13. psawyer
    If your issue is celiac disease, then going gluten-free begins the healing process. It can take a long time to reverse damage to the villi, and symptoms can persist. In my case it took several months gluten-free before I had no noticeable symptoms, but the damage to my villi was quite severe.
  14. psawyer
    As bartfull said, Con Agra (Hunt's) will clearly disclose gluten content. If you don't see it listed, it isn't there.
  15. psawyer
    Late response, but all variations of Crest and Colgate are gluten-free, and available everywhere.
  16. psawyer
    When in the USA, we love Outback. They used to be in Canada, but closed up years ago For Canadians, The Keg is good, but not cheap. In the Toronto area, Il Fornello is a chain we like. Swiss Chalet are good, and at most locations the fries are gluten-free (ask if there is a dedicated fryer). If there is table service, there is likely to be a dedicated...
  17. psawyer
    Please microchip your four-legged family members. It is not expensive, and it could save their lives. Even indoor cats should be chipped, because mishaps occur and they escape through an open door. If they have always been indoors they will be lost and won't know how to cope. If found, a chip can make the difference between going home and being put down.
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    I was intrigued by this, so I went to the web site. I said I was in upstate New York, and chose the Henrietta location, then launched the allergen menu. Wow--not just a gluten-free menu, a customized menu covering multiple needs. I checked gluten and shellfish, and was shown what was okay for me to eat, with notes about what to leave out (if applicable)....
  19. psawyer
    As others have said, the worst part is the prep.
  20. psawyer
    You were asking about Canada. Here is the applicable Canadian regulation. It applies to all food sold in Canada, regardless of where it comes from. Food and Drug Regulation B.24.018 It is prohibited to label, package, sell or advertise a food in a manner likely to create an impression that it is a gluten-free food if the food contains any gluten protein...
  21. psawyer
    I have eaten happily at Outback more times than I can count. I have had the gluten-free pizza from Pizza Pizza here in Ontario. I have not yet had the opportunity to try the offering from Pizza Hut, but when I can, I will. I also eat gluten-free at The Keg Steakhouse and at Il Fornello. Yes, there can be mistakes at the delivery point, but I just won't spend...
  22. psawyer
    Perhaps you could talk to your pharmacist and then share with us some of these meds that contain gluten. In almost fifteen years I have yet to find one myself. Keep in mind that "not gluten free" is a legal disclaimer and does not mean "contains gluten." But you said, "medications that have gluten," so please provide a few examples. It should be easy, after...
  23. psawyer
    If you are in Canada, or the US, wheat is an allergen whose presence must, by law, be clearly disclosed. If you see the items you mentioned, but do not see wheat on the label, it should be safe. In the US, barley can be legally hidden under "flavoring" but in reality it is not. Barley malt is an expensive ingredient, and rather than hide it, manufacturers...
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    I didn't read anything in the news item about "limited training" so am I missing something? Prepared in an isolated area, segregated ingredients, parchment paper, sanitary gloves, dough from offsite, dedicated cutter, special boxes--where do you think it will go wrong? Here in Ontario, Pizza Pizza partnered with the Canadian Celiac Association, perhaps three...
  25. psawyer
    If there is now soy sauce with wheat, then, yes, we have lost this as a safe food. There are so few prepared soups that are safe--the loss of one is sad.
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