Friday, February 15, 2013

More places where gluten hides


Some Foods Which May Contain Gluten:

Brown Rice Syrup - If it isn’t labeled gluten free it might contain barley.

Bulk Section Foods - Scoops could get crossed or containers switched and not well washed beforehand.

Buckwheat Noodles - Not all are 100% buckwheat & may contain wheat flour.

Candy - Licorice, hard candies, etc.

Canned Goods - Baked beans, soups, & veggies canned in a sauce. Chipotle in adobo, vegetarian chilies  etc.

Caramel Coloring - Made in US it’s GF, elsewhere is is not guaranteed GF.

Cereals - Many rice & oat cereals have wheat flour added, are made with oats that are not gluten-free, or contain malt flavoring.

Chips - Flavored chips may be hiding gluten.

Chocolate - Some may be sweetened with barley.

Condiments - Mustards, sweet & sour sauces, hoisin, etc.

Dish Soaps, Household Cleaners, & Laundry Detergents - Check for gluten-free labels.

Drugs & Medicines - See glutenfreedrugs.com for a list of gluten-free ones. Items such as cough drops, Beano, etc. may contain gluten. Please talk with a physician.

Envelopes, Stamps, & Stickers - Believe it or not, gluten may be hiding there.

Flavorings - Vanilla, hazelnut, almond, etc. Make sure yours is labeled gluten-free.

Fried Yumminesses - May be cooked in same fryer with breaded foods.

Health & Beauty Aids - Shampoos, Body washes, & Moisturizers – many use wheat germ.

Malt - Extracted most of the time from barley, but sometimes from other grains. Check to see if it’s gluten-free in the product you’d like to enjoy.

Miso - Some types are made with barley. If you’re looking for a soy-free miso, South River Miso has what you’re looking for.

Mouthwash & Toothpaste - Some brands contain gluten.

Non-Stick Cooking Sprays - Check the labels to ensure it’s gluten-free.

Pancake syrups - You might just wanna stick with good ‘ol 100% maple sryup.

Rice Mixes - The flavor packets of some boxed rice mixes may be hiding gluten.

Roasted Nuts - Emerald Backyard Grill Glazed Walnuts ‘n Almond & Emerald Dry Roasted Walnuts contain gluten, to name a few.

Salad Dressings - Some use gluten as a thickener.

Sauces and flavorings - Soy sauce, Worcestershire, bbq, liquid smoke, teriyaki, hoisin, etc.

Spice Mixes - Some contain flour to prevent sticking – such as white pepper, 5 spice, pie spices, mustard powder,hing/asofeotida, etc.

Starch*, Food Starch, & Modified Food Starch - As of 2006 companies are required by law to list ingredients as “containing WHEAT” if the starches do contain in. Check with the manufacturer just to be safe. (*Unless otherwise stated on the food label, the single word “starch” in an ingredient list means corn starch.)

Tea - Bigelow brand chamomile mango, cinnamon spice, blueberry harvest and Celestial Seasonings’ roastaroma contain gluten.

Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) - Check the labels! Some brands contain wheat flour (Bob’s Red Mill has gluten-free TVP & TSP).

Toffuti Sour & Cream Cheese* - * while tofutti contains no added gluten in their cream cheese and sour cream, they cannot guarantee the flavors used in their products are free of gluten. some have reported being tolerant and others have reacted to their products; ultimately it’s up to you.

Tomato Paste - Some brands use wheat flour as a thickener.

Trail Mixes - Some brands which contain dates may use wheat flour to prevent sticking.

Veggies - Those frozen in a sauce may contain gluten.

Veggie Burgers - Many brands contain wheat gluten to bind them together.

Wasabi Peas - ????

“Wheat Free” Foods - Products labeled “wheat free” are not necessarily gluten-free. Wheat free does not = gluten-free – don’t be fooled!

Wine Coolers - Malt flavoring is usually made using wheat.

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