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  1. psawyer
    At the store where we sell pet foods and supplies.
  2. psawyer
    Look for a source near you of a product called Nok-Out. It is more effective than Febreeze. It works on just about any odour of organic origin, including tobacco, but also skunk, urine, vomit, feces, sweat (gym bags), etc. We sell it in the store, and use it ourselves. It is awesome.
  3. psawyer
    Thanks for that. I think he is full of the excrement of a male bovine.
  4. psawyer
    Ellie84, I know things may be different in Europe, but here in Canada I have never seen maltodextrin that was wheat derived. Corn is the usual source.
  5. psawyer
    Let me clarify something. The OP is talking about an edible dog treat. That is not human food, and legally is considered "animal feed." Animal feed is regulated primarily by Open Original Shared Link. There are major differences in the rules for animal feed compared to human food.
  6. psawyer
    If olives were a problem, I would be dead by now.
  7. psawyer
    No. Brewer's yeast may refer to the spent yeast from the brewing process, in which case it is contaminated with barley. It may also refer to the ingredient used to start the fermentation process, in which case it is safe. You can't tell just from the name.
  8. psawyer
    USA Code of Federal Regulations Sec. 184.1444 Maltodextrin CAS Reg. No. 9050-36-6. It is a nonsweet nutritive saccharide polymer that consists of D-glucose units linked primarily by [alpha]-1-4 bonds and has a dextrose equivalent (DE) of less than 20. It is prepared as a white powder or concentrated solution by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch, potato...
  9. psawyer
    I'm late to the party, but want to wander in. I quit and then started again a few times. I quit for good in April of 1990, going cold turkey. It took a long time for the cravings to go away, but eventually they did. Today, the smell of smoke strikes me as repulsive. You can do this.
  10. psawyer
    In my store, we sell deer antler chews. No animals are harmed, as male deer grow a new set every fall, and shed them in the spring. They are found in the forest by trained dogs. Elk are a member of the deer family, and they, too, shed their antlers annually.
  11. psawyer
    Okay, to restate the label rule: For a product to be labeled gluten-free, that must be a distinguishing factor that makes that specific product different from other similar products. This is typically not the case with single-ingredient foods. If there are no instances of canned green beans with salt added that actually have a gluten ingredient, then...
  12. psawyer
    The question pivots around the definition of gluten. Gluten is a part of the protein found in certain grains. Starch is a different part of the grain. In theory, starch is gluten-free. In practice, it is likely to be contaminated with bits of protein. In the European Union, products containing "wheat starch" may be labeled "gluten-free" if they contain less...
  13. psawyer
    They are stating what would be, to the in informed, obvious. An alternative wording, which is less common, is that "this XXX, like all XXX, is gluten-free." Labeling a product "gluten-free" is considered misleading unless that is a distinguishing factor among other, similar foods.
  14. psawyer
    Hmm. I just answered a similar question about "naturally gluten free." Simple one-ingredient products can not usually be claimed to be "gluten-free." Label rules prohibit that unless it is a distinguishing factor that makes that product different from other typical similar products. Plain fruits, meats, and vegetables that are always gluten-free can not...
  15. psawyer
    Exactly. Until "gluten-free" is defined by a regulation in the US, we don't know what it means. In the meantime, "no gluten ingredients" means that the manufacturer has not intentionally put any gluten in the product. The proposed FDA regulation (and current rules in Canada) does not address possible accidental contamination--only stuff deliberately included...
  16. psawyer
    The claim that a food is "gluten-free" is acceptable if that is a distinguishing factor among other similar foods. To make the claim when all foods of that variety do not contain gluten is considered misleading by the FDA and by the CFIA. A food is "naturally gluten free" if it is a single-ingredient product and is not based on a gluten-containing grain...
  17. psawyer
    nocommente mentioned a specific variety, and cited the ingredient list. In other words, he posted facts with sources.
  18. psawyer
    I watched the whole thing. What a waste of 40 minutes of my life. Plenty of assertions, no credible evidence for it. He can't tell the difference between an allergy, an intolerance, and an autoimmune self-destruct reaction. He uses "gluten" in the botanical sense, not in the sense we do when discussing celiac disease. He is "Dr. Osbourne." Well, yes...
  19. psawyer
    I think we're done here.
  20. psawyer
    Enjoy reading some of the early threads on that topic There have been hundreds. https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/14304-a-class-action-suit-against-mcds/ https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/14343-more-about-mcdonalds/ https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/14410-about-mcdonalds...
  21. psawyer
    I do not believe that dairy in and of itself causes autoimmune damage. But if you are healing from damage caused by gluten, I can't imagine that it would help the process.
  22. psawyer
    Lawry's is owned by McCormick, so any gluten source will be clearly disclosed in the ingredients list. Before being bought by McCormick in 2008, Lawry's was part of Unilever, who have the same disclosure policy.
  23. psawyer
    We like it as an alternative to our everyday stuff. It definitely benefits from being cooked in something besides plain water.
  24. psawyer
    All of which makes sense. Amen.
  25. psawyer
    Unless you are extremely sensitive, shared facilities are not likely to be a concern. They are more of an issue for people with anaphylaxis allergy concerns. Shared facility means somewhere on the property. Not necessarily the same room, or even building. Equipment is washed between product runs, as per "Good Manufacturing Practices" which are mandatory...
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