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02/19/2022 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain brands and products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about pudding products. We did an article about Jell-O Instant Pudding as gluten-safe. Lately, we've seen a lot of questions about brands of pudding. Specifically, which brands of pudding are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? Here's the lowdown. Brands of Gluten-Free Pudding include: Jell-O The following Jello Pudding products do not contain gluten ingredients, and are regarded as naturally gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease: Jell-O Banana Cream Instant Pudding Jell-O Caramel Instant Pudding Jell-O Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding Jell-O Butterscotch Instant Pudding Mix Jell-O Chocolate Fudge Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie Jell-O Cook & Serve Banana Cream Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Cook & Serve Banana Cream Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Cook & Serve Butterscotch Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Cook & Serve Chocolate Fudge Pudding Jell-O Cook & Serve Chocolate Pudding & Pie Jell-O Cook & Serve Coconut Cream Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Cook & Serve Lemon Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Cook & Serve Vanilla Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Cook and Serve Chocolate Pudding Jell-O Cook and Serve Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Jell-O Instant Banana Cream Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Butterscotch Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Cheesecake Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Chocolate Fudge Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Chocolate Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Chocolate Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Coconut Cream Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Devil's Food Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant French Vanilla Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Pumpkin Spice Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Cheesecake Pudding & Pie Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Banana Pudding Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Butterscotch Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Fudge Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Pistachio Pudding Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Vanilla Pudding Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Lemon Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant White Chocolate Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Lemon Instant Pudding Jell-O Pistachio Instant Pudding Jell-O Red Velvet Instant Pudding Jell-O Simply Good Banana Pudding Jell-O Simply Good Caramel Pudding Jell-O Simply Good Chocolate Pudding Jell-O Simply Good Vanilla Pudding Jell-O Strawberry Creme Instant Pudding Jell-O Strawberry Instant Pudding Jell-O Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Reduced Calorie Jell-O Vanilla Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding Jell-O White Chocolate Sugar-Free-Fat-Free Jell-O Tapioca Fat-Free Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie NOTE: Jell-O Instant Cheesecake Pudding & Pie Filling Contains Gluten Once again, Jell-O Instant Cheesecake Pudding & Pie Filling contains barley in its flavoring ingredients, and so is not gluten-free and not safe for celiacs. It is the only Jell-O pudding product we found to list wheat, barley or rye ingredients. Kozy Shack All Kozy Shack puddings are labeled gluten-free. Original Recipe Rice Pudding Tapioca Pudding Chocolate Pudding Mom’s Place All Mom’s Place products are gluten free, including: Mom's Place Chocolate Pudding Mom's Place Vanilla Pudding Organics Pudding Organics Instant Pudding makes gluten-free pudding, including: Organics Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix Organics Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Simply Delish Simply Delish makes gluten-free instant puddings., including: Simply Delish Banana Instant Pudding Simply Delish Chocolate Instant Pudding Simply Delish Strawberry Instant Pudding Simply Delish Vanilla Instant Pudding Simple Mixes Simple Mixes makes gluten-free pudding mixes, including: Simple Mixes Butterscotch Pudding Simple Mixes Chocolate Pudding Simple Mixes Vanilla Pudding Snack Pack Snack Pack pudding cups are labeled gluten-free, including: Snack Pack Butterscotch Pudding Cups Snack Pack Chocolate Pudding Cups Snack Pack Dragon Treasure Flavored Pudding Cups Snack Pack Vanilla Pudding Cups Sun Tropics Sun Tropics makes gluten-free puddings, including: Sun Tropics Coconut Milk Rice Pudding Snack, Chocolate Sun Tropics Coconut Milk Rice Pudding Snack, Cinnamon Sun Tropics Coconut Milk Rice Pudding Snack, Original Sun Tropics Coconut Milk Rice Pudding Snack, Salted Caramel

Celiac.com 06/25/2020 - Jell-O Pudding and Jell-O Instant Pudding are manufactured by Kraft Foods, and while Kraft does not specifically label Jell-O pudding products as gluten-free, nearly all of them are made without gluten ingredients, and so we regard them as gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease. Officially, Celiac.com puts Jell-O Pudding and Jell-O Instant Pudding in the Gluten-Safe category. Gluten-Safe products are products that do not contain gluten ingredients, and for which we have not received any credible complaints of gluten-contamination. While not officially labeled "Gluten-Free," Gluten-Safe products are very unlikely to contain gluten, and are likely safe for people with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet. We consider gluten-safe products to be gluten-free unless shown otherwise. Here is a message from Kraft Foods: That said, please do read ingredients carefully, and check the Kraft Foods website regularly, as ingredients and product formulations can change. Also, one exception we found was Jell-O Instant Cheesecake Pudding & Pie Filling, which contains barley in its flavoring ingredients, and so is not gluten-free and not safe for celiacs. Jell-O Instant Pudding Flavors with No Gluten Ingredients The following Jello Pudding products do not contain gluten, and are regarded as gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease: Jell-O Banana Cream Instant Pudding Jell-O Caramel Instant Pudding Jell-O Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding Jell-O Butterscotch Instant Pudding Mix Jell-O Chocolate Fudge Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie Jell-O Cook & Serve Banana Cream Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Cook & Serve Banana Cream Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Cook & Serve Butterscotch Pudding & Pie Jell-O Cook & Serve Chocolate Fudge Pudding Jell-O Cook & Serve Chocolate Pudding & Pie Jell-O Cook & Serve Coconut Cream Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Cook & Serve Lemon Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Cook & Serve Vanilla Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Cook and Serve Chocolate Pudding Jell-O Cook and Serve Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Jell-O Instant Banana Cream Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Butterscotch Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Chocolate Fudge Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Chocolate Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Chocolate Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Coconut Cream Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Devil's Food Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant French Vanilla Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Pumpkin Spice Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Banana Pudding Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Butterscotch Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Chocolate Fudge Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Pistachio Pudding Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Fat-Free Vanilla Pudding Jell-O Instant Sugar-Free Lemon Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Instant White Chocolate Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Lemon Instant Pudding Jell-O Pistachio Instant Pudding Jell-O Red Velvet Instant Pudding Jell-O Simply Good Banana Pudding Jell-O Simply Good Caramel Pudding Jell-O Simply Good Chocolate Pudding Jell-O Simply Good Vanilla Pudding Jell-O Strawberry Creme Instant Pudding Jell-O Strawberry Instant Pudding Jell-O Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Reduced Calorie Jell-O Vanilla Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie Filling Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding Jell-O White Chocolate Sugar-Free-Fat-Free Jell-O Tapioca Fat-Free Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie Jell-O Instant Cheesecake Pudding & Pie Filling Contains Gluten Once again, Jell-O Instant Cheesecake Pudding & Pie Filling contains barley in its flavoring ingredients, and so is not gluten-free and not safe for celiacs. It is the only Jell-O pudding product we found to list wheat, barley or rye ingredients. For reference, please check the Kraft Foods website and beyondceliac.org

Celiac.com 09/27/2016 - Healthy comfort food is hard to find in the supermarket—especially when you want it tasty, cheap and appealing to everyone. Rice pudding is the ultimate comfort food because it is found on almost every continent wherever rice is available (none was found on Antartica during my month there). Rice cream or pudding has many names- Arroz con leche in Spanish, Risalamande in Scandinavia, Pulut hitam in Malaysia, Riz bi halecb in Lebannon. But when you make your own from this simple recipe, alternative milk choices need to be carefully selected. Cow's milk is one of the big 8 allergens with increasing numbers of people avoiding the highly processed homogenized, pasteurized milk in the dairy case. I remember the days when milk spoiled in a week. Today, you know it is highly processed when the expiration date on the carton is 4 weeks from the day you purchase it. Individuals with celiac disease may also have an intolerance to the proteins in cow's milk so other sources need to be considered to avoid gastrointestinal inflammation. Soy milk is not a better choice because over 90% of the soybeans grown in the U.S. are genetically modified to withstand Roundup pesticide exposure. There is adequate research to indicate GMO soy products should be avoided. Don't be fooled by a major brand that has carefully selected wording on their carton to the contrary. There is insufficient non-GMO soybeans grown in the U.S. to produce all the soy milk products available in every supermarket across the nation. Besides, males should tread lightly in their consumption of phytoestrogen products like soy. Besides, a recent study done at Northwestern University in Chicago has indicated that soy oils are harmful to the lungs and cause increased asthma. This may be the tip of the iceburg of how dangerous GMO soy foods may be to overall health. Other choices for making rice pudding would certainly be better. The worst choice for making a healthy rice pudding is almond milk. USDA and the California Almond Board have allowed the false advertising and mislabeling of almonds as "raw". Pasteurized almonds sold as raw almonds or made into almond milk can be toxic. In 2007 it became mandatory to pasteurize almonds because of numerous salmonella foodborne illnesses. The treatment process approved by FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is propylene oxide (PPO). Even the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) cautions about the neurological effects of PPO that have been observed in animals. Research also indicates PPO has caused tumors in animals and is a probable human carcinogen. Consumption of almonds and almond milk can be a health risk. The best choice of milk for a healthy rice pudding is coconut milk. It provides a creamy texture and delicate flavor. Don't worry about the saturated fat content in coconut. It is not a factor in coronary hart disease until the oil is hydrogenated into non-dairy products and toppings. Yes, supermarkets can be dangerous places but wise consumers can eat healthy by making simple home prepared meals and desserts. You can bring home that extra rice from the Asian restaurant and make it into rice pudding, or chose your favorite rice - jasmine is mine- and make a delightful rice pudding. Gluten-Free Rice Pudding Ingredients: 2 cups milk 3/4 cup uncooked rice (1 1/2 c cooked) 1 tablespoon honey Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 2 inch piece vanilla bean Sprinkle with grated nutmeg Pomegranate seeds or raisins, optional Directions: Cook milk, rice, honey and salt (+ vanilla bean, if using) in saucepan over medium heat about 30 minutes until rice is soft, stirring frequently. Lower heat to simmer. Cover for 10-15 minutes until rice kernels soften and take up milk. Stir in vanilla extract. Divide into serving dishes. Sprinkle with nutmeg and top with pomegranate seeds or raisins. Makes 4 servings. Calories per serving (varies with milk choice) 88-112 Protein : 3-4 g Carbohydrates : 19 g Fat: 2-5 g Note: For special occasions, soak raisins in rum and serve on top with sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

A little sinful? Perhaps. But, I believe everyone needs a few desserts under their belt if for no other reason than to break out on a rainy day. Homemade chocolate pudding is a nostalgic must-have and naturally gluten-free. Superfine sugar isn’t crucial, but it’s smoother and melts easier. The vanilla gives the whipped cream a little boost and can be made a few hours ahead of time. The pudding can be made up to 1 day ahead, but both are best served fresh. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups bittersweet chocolate chips 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons plus ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ½ cups whole milk ⅓ cup sugar, divided (superfine sugar if available) Directions: In a medium saucepan, whisk together all but 1 tablespoon of sugar with cornstarch and salt. Whisk in ½ cup of milk and egg yolks until smooth. Slowly add the remaining milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly so not to boil over. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, butter and ¼ teaspoon vanilla. Stir together until melted and smooth. Pour pudding into 6 ramekins or small bowls, or 1 large bowl and cover. Chill for at least 3 hours, but up to a day. For topping, beat cream and the remaining sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until peaks form. Serve pudding with a dollop or two of whipped cream.

For many people, having celiac disease and gluten sensitivities also means having a sensitive tummy. Sometimes it feels like there is nothing you can digest and everything hurts your body. This following recipe is a delicious yet healthy dish that can be served for breakfast or as a late evening dessert. It is gentle enough for even the most sensitive gluten sufferer to digest (unless of course you can't eat rice). It can be topped with any of your favorite toppings such as cinnamon, blueberries, maple syrup, toasted nuts or anything else you like. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups organic brown rice ¼ teaspoon fine grained Himalayan salt 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups soy milk or coconut milk work best 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup raisins Vanilla extract to taste-optional To make: Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Bring the brown rice and 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once it is boiling reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 40 – 50 minutes, or until the rice is very soft. In a large bowl, dissolve the arrowroot powder in 1 cup of the soy milk. Then add the rice, raisins, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt and mix well. Pour the mixture into a large greased baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, or until lightly brown and bubbly. Remove from the oven and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of soy milk. Leave the pudding to cool for about 1 hour before serving. Add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!