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    Ahhh, the distillation debate rages on! There will probably always be a group of us that does not feel comfortable using distilled alcohol or vinegar that is derived from grain other than corn. Anyway, it occurred to me later that the chef is most likely using Vodka as the base for the vanilla extract. This is common among those who make their own because...
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    Thanks, Michael for the kind words. We don't eat beef, so maybe in our own little way we are helping preserve the rain forest? Paula
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    Dear SofiEmiMom, thanks for posting about these treats! They sound really good, and I'm looking forward to buying some. I called the company a few minutes ago, though, and got one of the owners, who said something about "if we stay in business." They have been struggling, so he asked me please, to get the word out about their products. So guys, tell your...
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    Nisla, we're eagerly awaiting that name! Having a decent cheese substitute would just be so cool. Bean, Paula
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    Kristy, Did you mean that the chef makes the vanilla extract from scratch? If the alcohol in the vanilla extract is grain derived, then it would give you problems unless it came from corn. So that would be your main question. (I'd want to know each ingredient.) If you meant that the dessert was made from scratch, but with purchased vanilla extract...
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    Michael, never heard of what you described, although I am self-diagnosed, so not working with a doctor. But I doubt if CAW exists in the U.S.A. because it would imply a much more widespread knowledge of the disease than appears to be the case with our doctors. I find it interesting that even though Celiac seems to be generally known in Britain, still...
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    Hi Bette, it was rather a long article and I confess that I just skimmed it. I believe that he felt that he was delivering a hopeful message, but to be honest, I found it to be depressing. I already have to do without gluten and casein, and to cut out soy and corn as well would double the restrictiveness of my already restrictive diet. My family has...
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    Oops! Here you go: Thanks, celiac3270
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    Well, I was a bit slow picking up on this thread, but it was interesting reading. I am self-diagnosed, and have been gluten-free for almost a year. I had so very many of the classic indicators and have had an extremely positive dietary response. Doctors were absolutely useless to me, and don't feel a need to get an "official" diagnosis. I also had itching...
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    celiac3270, would you mind sending a copy my way too, please? Thanks! Paula
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    Burt's Bees makes a good one called Beeswax Moisturizing Creme. It's not too heavy, not too light. Just right. Nice, subtle fragrance, also. I don't think it offers sun protection, though. Paula
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    Actually, Kaiti, never mind! I was in a rush to get an answer, so I called them and asked them, myself! They (Quaker Oats, Co.) assured me that the Aunt Jemima syrups were gluten-free, and they are their only products for which they will make this guarantee. They said that they always steer people away from their other products because there is just too...
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    Boy, am I glad that I checked this thread again this morning before setting out to go shopping! I was going to buy Log Cabin, but won't in light of the new information. Talk about confusing! Kaiti, this question is for you. You and celiac3270 have been pretty adamant in the past about staying away from the products made by Quaker Oats. Quaker is the...
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    By my reckoning, I've had Celiac my whole life. In Jr. High, I was 4'11" and 63 lbs. The only girl shorter than me was a midget, and that's really saying something since it was a huge school in Los Angeles! I finally finished growing two years after graduating High School, stopping at 5'8 1/4". Now, I'm taller than the people who as kids, used to tease...
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    Hi Vincent. Gee, I had forgotten about PolyViSol. Our oldest son used to take that when he was a baby over 20 years ago. They grow up fast! I've heard other people say, as Eloise did, that pill form vitamins are not as well absorbed, and I don't disbelieve it. But personally, I haven't found an affordable or readily available liquid vitamin mineral formula...
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    Hi, Trying4Faith. I am also unable to eat gluten or casein. I figured out many years ago that I was allergic to casein, but only recently was able to discover the gluten intolerance. Before I went gluten free, I used to enjoy Tofutti's answers to cheese, sour cream and cream cheese, but like you, I talked to them and had to give them the nix, because...
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    Macman, my information came from the CSA. If you still have doubts, then you can always call them and talk with them yourself. Paula
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    Hi. I called them recently about their cereals and they anticipate the change from being gluten-free to happen "sometime" in summer. Once they do change their ingredients, wheat will be listed on the ingredients panel. So if your cereal doesn't mention wheat, then you should be in the clear. As I recall, the only one of the 4 cereals that they make that...
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    Hi guys. Coincidentally, I e-mailed Pinnacle Foods on Friday about syrup and this is what they sent me. Hope it helps. Dear Ms. Ruth: Thank you for taking the time to inquire about Pinnacle Foods Corporation and the products we produce which might be gluten-free. We appreciate your interest in our company and our products. At the present time...
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    If something manufactured in the U.S.A. says "vinegar," then it signifies apple cider vinegar and is safe. There is disagreement on the safety of distilled vinegar. I was told by the CSA that it would be best avoided. Apparently the distillation process can filter out almost all the gluten that came from the grains that went into making the vinegar, but...
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    lotusgem replied to a topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    Dear Berneses, I think that your poll is valid, and interesting too, in that Celiac is believed to cause neurological problems. In 1997, at age 39, I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and major depression, both of which I am guessing were brought on by lifelong Celiac Disease. It was horrible having no peace of mind, and living with Celiac...
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    Oh my! Assumptions can be very risky business. If there's one thing I've learned since going gluten-free, it is that you can not take anything for granted. Until we get actual legal guidelines for food labeling as regards gluten, it's always best to check and make sure that your "assumption" is accurate, lest you eat something unsafe. Paula
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    Who knew, how literally DANGEROUS "Dangerous Grains" could be???!!! No, seriously, this is a support group for people with Celiac. There is an infinite number of personalities and the responses will be different because each of us is so different. If someone cheats, he suffers whether or not he is able to recognize that. Maybe he will never get...
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    Hello again, Skar. Jimmy Dean makes sausage that is gluten-free, but not all the varieties. I know that the fresh, bulk sausage in the rolls that you have to cut up yourself, is safe. We eat it a couple of times a week. They make original, hot, maple, sage and Italian...that much I can tell you is gluten-free. Although, I remember reading that because...
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    Hi Carrie, I called Old El Paso today, because of the above information. What they told me was that there is no hidden gluten in their products. I asked about dedicated lines and they said that if the product is made on a line that is also used for gluten-containing foods, then they will indicate this on the package, in that, it will mention the name of...
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