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The latest updates on gluten-free news including products, laws, acquisitions, celiac disease, gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity and more.
Wow! – CNBC, along with other press release outlets, just announced that Glutino Food Group was acquired by Smart Balance. Smart Balance is the maker of many household’s favorite margarine and other dairy and non-dairy products. Glutino Food Group is the maker of so many wonderful gluten-free products under the names Glutino and Gluten Free Pantry (their baking mixes). Continue reading “Glutino Acquired by Smart Balance”
SuperValu, drug and supermarket retailer, will be rolling out their new health and wellness program which addresses the gluten-free diet for those who have celiac disease, gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity, as well as other diseases and conditions. Their supermarkets rolling out the program will include Acme, Albertsons, Cub Foods, Farm Fresh, Hornbacher’s, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s/Star Market and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy. Lucky, Shop-n-Save, and Save-A-Lot were not mentioned. Continue reading “Supervalu Rolls Out Gluten-Free Health and Wellness Program”
There are several organizations that provide a gluten-free certification program in order for manufacturers to affix gluten-free labels on their products. However, there is a new kid on the block in the U.S.! The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), along with Quality Assurance International (QAI), have launched a new gluten-free certification program, requiring less than 10 ppm (parts per million) gluten. The FDA’s proposed amount has been 20 ppm. Continue reading “New Gluten-Free Certification Label!”
I write this as a reference for those new to the gluten-free diet, but especially for those who have high intolerances to gluten, such as those with celiac disease and allergies to wheat. Gluten cross-contamination refers to food that has come in contact with gluten (wheat, rye and barley). However, oats are often listed as a glutenous product, though they are not when they 100% oats, because they often contain high amounts gluten. Continue reading “Gluten Cross-Contamination”
Dr. Vikki Petersen elaborates on the celiac disease vaccine…
Dr Robert Anderson, PhD from Australia announced this month that after several years of research his vaccine was ready for a Phase I trial. I remember meeting Dr Anderson 2 years ago at a National Foundation for Celiac Awareness conference where he shared with me his goals about this research.
The study was composed of 34 celiacs, 19 people of whom received the vaccine while 15 received a placebo of saline water. Continue reading “Celiac Disease News: A Vaccine is in Phase I Trials”
I just received an email which I thought was important to share with those who purchase Udi’s gluten-free bread and other products. I haven’t verified this yet, but it seems to be from a reliable source. If you’ve been searching for an expiration date, it is on the little plastic piece that closes their products. You’ll see a number on it. Example: 11125. The first 2 digits represents the year it was made. The last 3 digits, 125, represents the days in the year. It was made the 125th day of 2011. This would represent May 5, 2011. Bring a calculator along and know how many days are in each month! Continue reading “Udi’s Expiration Date – Gluten Free Products”
May is celiac disease awareness month (not to be confused with International Celiac Awareness month in October). I not only wish to raise awareness about celiac disease, but those who have a gluten intolerance for other reasons! Continue reading “National Celiac Disease Awareness Month”
Kellogg’s will be releasing a gluten free Rice Krispies. They will be keeping the original Rice Krispies and adding a gluten-free version. They state that what prompted them to move in this direction was hearing from so many gluten-free families. The gluten-free version will be made with brown rice and will be released in June 2011. My first thought was, “How will they address cross-contamination?” Read more to find out what I learned about gluten free Rice Krispies. KELLOGG’S GLUTEN FREE RICE KRISPIES HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED IN THE UNITED STATES, BUT IS STILL AVAILABLE IN CANADA. Continue reading “Kellogg’s Releasing Gluten Free Rice Krispies”
One of the nice things about Frito Lay’s chips that they have a few gluten-free varieties. Well, Frito Lay is getting on the all-natural bandwagon! Find out more below, including a list of which Lay’s chips are currently gluten-free. Continue reading “Gluten-free Lay’s Chips Going Natural!”
Last weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the Natural Foods Expo West trade show. Not only does the show include gluten free products, but vegan, raw, organic and other non-food natural products. It was wonderful to see all the new gluten free products from the gluten free manufacturers, as well as the additions from longstanding manufacturers who added gluten free products to their lines. Continue reading “New Gluten Free Products 2011”