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<blockquote data-quote="Josie" data-source="post: 42471" data-attributes="member: 1792"><p>I looked at that link also and it is a good one but since the 2006 allergy labeling law, it is much easier to avoid gluten than it used to be when you had to look at those lists.</p><p></p><p>Now anything with wheat in it has to say so clearly on the label. It might be listed as an ingredient or it might say at the end of the ingredients that wheat is used. If it says wheat, it is obviously not gluten free.</p><p></p><p>If it doesn't say wheat, then look for rye, oats, or barley. If it has that, it is not gluten free. </p><p></p><p>Then look for natural flavors, malt, or artificial flavors. Malt is usually made from barley so it is not ok. You can call the company and ask if the item is gluten free if it has natural or artifical flavors. Sometimes those come from barley malt so they are not gluten free.</p><p></p><p>Some companies like Kraft, Unilever, Sara Lee, and Nestle will clearly list gluten sources so you don't have to call them if they have natural or artificial flavors. Then you just have to watch for wheat, rye, oats, barley or malt on the label. Many other brands turn out to be one of the above companies when you read the label.</p><p></p><p>Gluten is everywhere but I have found plenty of "normal" products that I can eat. Once you have found food that works for you, it isn't hard. (Until you travel and can't find your own brands, then it is inconvenient again. :nonono:)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Josie, post: 42471, member: 1792"] I looked at that link also and it is a good one but since the 2006 allergy labeling law, it is much easier to avoid gluten than it used to be when you had to look at those lists. Now anything with wheat in it has to say so clearly on the label. It might be listed as an ingredient or it might say at the end of the ingredients that wheat is used. If it says wheat, it is obviously not gluten free. If it doesn't say wheat, then look for rye, oats, or barley. If it has that, it is not gluten free. Then look for natural flavors, malt, or artificial flavors. Malt is usually made from barley so it is not ok. You can call the company and ask if the item is gluten free if it has natural or artifical flavors. Sometimes those come from barley malt so they are not gluten free. Some companies like Kraft, Unilever, Sara Lee, and Nestle will clearly list gluten sources so you don't have to call them if they have natural or artificial flavors. Then you just have to watch for wheat, rye, oats, barley or malt on the label. Many other brands turn out to be one of the above companies when you read the label. Gluten is everywhere but I have found plenty of "normal" products that I can eat. Once you have found food that works for you, it isn't hard. (Until you travel and can't find your own brands, then it is inconvenient again. [img]:nonono:[/img]) [/QUOTE]
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