Kellogg’s Releasing Gluten Free Rice Krispies

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.

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[showmyads]I called Kellogg’s to get the scoop on whether gluten free Rice Krispies will be certified gluten free, made on gluten free lines, or in a gluten free facility. It will be made on a separate production line, will be tested for gluten. In regards to cross-contamination, they will ensure it contains less than 10ppm (parts per million) gluten. The FDA’s proposed standard is 20 ppm.

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UPDATE:

Ingredients: Whole grain brown rice, sugar, contains 2% or less of salt, BHT for freshness.

BHT, also known as butylhydroxytoluene, is a fat-soluble, organic compound that is usually used as an antioxidant food additive. It is a petro-chemical (derived from petroleum: crude oil is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid). It also serves as an ingredient in non-edible products such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, jet fuels, rubber, petroleum products, electrical transformer oil, and embalming fluid. Research shows that BHT is a huge offender for those with allergies. BHT is found in many products. Check those labels!

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