Friday, May 30, 2008

Hamburger Buns- Energ-G

These were good. They aren't as great as the dinner rolls but they are totally decent on a burger. :) They should nuked about 20 seconds.

www.ener-g.com

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bar

I really like this product. It's not chewy like quaker granola bars (not GF) but is fairly comparable and definitely yummy.

www.bakeryonmain.com

Rustic Crust (Pizza Crust)- Napoli Herb)

This was very good. It makes two personal size pizza crusts.

$4.89

www.rusticcrust.com

Vanilla Chocolate Covered Wafer Cookies

Milk chocolate covered wafer cookies by Glutino. So good!!! Tasted like Kit-Kats!!!
$3.99
www.glutino.com

Friday, April 11, 2008

Rice Chex

Rice Chex- regular old mainstream Rice Chex- is now GF!! I'm so psyched. I've been eating it every day. Let's hope more mainstream cereals follow suit. :o)

Gluten-Free Pantry - Yankee Cornbread & Muffin Mix

I've made this twice now. The first time it was extra greasy and didn't raise. This totally could've been my fault. The second time it wasn't nearly as greasy and did raise some but not enough to look like the muffin on the box. Irregardless, they taste great. I froze them and was able to just take them out whenever I wanted and nuke them. I'll make this again.

Glutin Free Pantry- Angel Food Cake Mix

I love this cake!! I was so sad when Whole Foods stopped carrying it, but I recently found it again at Rhubarb Market. I love it, love it, love it.

Glutino French Toast

I do like this product...the slices are a little small and they don't have the fluffy french toast texture that I love...but they do taste good and add something special to breakfast.

Chi Chi's Fiesta Corn Cake Mix

This is yummy and easy. Both Rob and and I really enjoyed it. I'd add it to any Mexican night

Van's Frozen Waffles

I've tried both the original and the wildberry versions of these waffles. The original tasted dry to me- but it may have been in my freezer for too long because I remembered really enjoying it the first time that I tried it. The wildberry I really enjoyed! Yummy!

http://www.vansintl.com/wheatfree.php

Glutino Apple Breakfast Bars

These were OK...a little small...you could taste the dates that were used to sweetened...overall I think they cost a little more than they were worth...better than nothing though.

Glutino Duo Cheese Pizza

This was OK..not particularly notable....definitely better than no pizza.

Tortilla Crumbs

I really like this company's cornflake crumbs so I was excited about trying their tortilla crumbs. Unfortunately I didn't like them at all. Thumbs down.

http://www.soynutbutter.com/

Corn Flake Crumbs

I bought these a Giant in Baltimore. I haven't been able to find it since though. These taste good and have a great texture. They don't stick great but when mixed with the HolGrain coating mix it works wonderfully.

http://www.soynutbutter.com/

ETA: I just found these at Newark Natural Foods. Woo-hoo! And amazingly they are cheaper to here than buying directly from the company. I don't get it.

Hol Grain Coating Mix for Baking/Frying

Unfortunately, I'm not remembering where I bought this, but I do like it. I think it may have been at Whole Foods. I think it's perfect when mixed with corn flake crumbs. I've used it to make fried pickles and fried scallops. It's nice b/c it is already seasoned. I'm not looking forward to running out of this.

www.holgrain.com

Chebe Bread (cheese bread)

My husband and I both loved this product! It was easy to make and had a cool texture and was yummy. I used shredded cheddar cheese as the add-in.

www.chebe.com

Monday, October 01, 2007

Tyson

I got the following email from Tyson today:

Ms. Kais,
Thank you for taking the time to contact us. Tyson Oven Roasted Whole
Chickens are gluten free. We do not publish a list as ingredients may
change. Over the years I have found that consumers depend on the list
which may become obsolete as products are re-formulated. The
Ingredients Listing found on the packaging will have the correct
information. If you have questions regarding a specific product, please
call our consumer number: 800/233-6332 or e-mail comments@tyson.com.
Have the UPC number available so they can access the correct product.

Our Fresh and IFF (Individually Fresh Frozen) do not contain gluten.
There is no gluten added to the chicken. The marinade consists of
chicken broth, sodium phosphates, salt, and flavorings. The flavorings
contain powdered cooked chicken.

A lot of people assume that "flavorings" contain gluten; however, the
USDA labeling regulations restrict the ingredients that may be grouped
as flavorings or natural flavors. Here is a link to the USDA website
that has great information regarding what can be included: http://
www.fsis.usda.gov/Help/FAQs_Flavorings/index.asp#1

Gluten is protein complex that is formed when water is kneaded with
wheat flour which brings about the removal of a large portion of the
starch. Gluten is also available as wheat gluten, corn gluten and zein.
Breaded items may contain one of these grain; however, it will be listed
in the Ingredient Statement.

We appreciate your interest in our products.

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The link is very interesting. It says:

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What substances or ingredients can be listed as "natural flavor," "flavor," or "flavorings" rather than by a specific common or usual name?
Ingredients such as ginger, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, celery powder, and garlic oil may be listed as one of the three categories mentioned above. They may be designated as "natural flavors" because they are substances used chiefly for flavor. They do not make a nutritional contribution, are not derived from an animal species, and there are no health concerns linked to them.

-which makes me wonder if gluten is hidden under the term flavorings. Technically, if it has been recognized has having health concerns linked to it than legally it couldn't be. But I don't know if it has been recognized as such.

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Edy's Icecream

Grand Ice Cream
Butter Pecan
Cherry Chocolate Chip
Cherry Vanilla
Chocolate
Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Fudge Sundae
Coffee
Double Vanilla
Dulce de Leche
Espresso Chip
French Vanilla
Fudge Swirl
Fudge Tracks
Mint Chocolate Chip
Neapolitan
NESTLÉ® BABY RUTH®
Nestlé® Turtles®
Peanut Butter Cup
Peppermint FDD
Pumpkin FDD
Real Strawberry
Rocky Road
Root Beer Float
Spumoni
Toffee Bar Crunch
Ultimate Caramel Cup™
Vanilla
Vanilla Bean
Vanilla Chocolate

Slow Churned® Ice Cream
Almond Praline
Butter Pecan
Caramel Delight
Cherry Chocolate Chip
Chocolate
Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Fudge Chunk
Coffee
Eggnog (Holiday)
French Vanilla
Fudge Tracks
Mint Chocolate Chip
Mocha Almond Fudge
Neapolitan
Peanut Butter Cup
Peppermint (Holiday)
Pumpkin (Holiday)
Raspberry Chip Royale
Rocky Road
Strawberry
Take the Cake
Vanilla
Vanilla Bean
Vanilla Chocolate

Slow Churned® Light Ice Cream Bars
Creamy Vanilla
Vanilla Almond (No Sugar Added)

Slow Churned® No Sugar Added Ice Cream
Butter Pecan
Caramel Chocolate Swirl
Chocolate
Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Fudge
Coffee
French Vanilla
Fudge Tracks
Mint Chocolate Chip
Mocha Almond Fudge
Neapolitan
Triple Chocolate
Vanilla
Vanilla Bean
Vanilla Chocolate Swirl

Slow Churned® Yogurt Blends
Black Cherry Vanilla Swirl
Cappuccino Chip
Caramel Praline Crunch
Chocolate Vanilla Swirl
Strawberry
Vanilla

Dibs®
Caramel with Chocolaty Coating
Chocolate with Chocolaty Coating
Coffee with Chocolaty Coating New!
Mint with Chocolaty Coating
Peanut Butter with Chocolaty Coating
Rocky Road with Chocolaty Almond Coating
Strawberry with Chocolaty Coating
Vanilla with Chocolaty Coating

Loaded
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
NESTLÉ® BUTTERFINGER®

Sherbet
Berry Rainbow
Key Lime
Orange Cream
Raspberry
Swiss Orange
Tropical Rainbow

Fruit Bars
Creamy Coconut
Grape
Lemonade
Lime
Orange & Cream
Strawberry
Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
Tangerine
Tropical Smoothie
Variety Pack (Grape, Cherry, Tropical)
Variety Pack (Lime, Strawberry & Wildberry)
Variety Pack No Sugar Added (Black Cherry, Strawberry-Kiwi, Mixed Berry)
Variety Pack No Sugar Added (Strawberry, Tangerine & Raspberry)
Wild Berry

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Utz

GLUTEN FREE SNACK LIST
For consumers who may have Celiac Sprue disease (also known as tropical sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy), Utz Quality Foods, Inc. manufactures a number of snack food products that DO NOT contain any of the following grains, or their protein derivatives:

  • Wheat (including durum, semolina, bulgur, couscous, graham, spelt and kamut).
  • Rye
  • Triticale
  • Barley
  • Oats
  • Einkorn

Grains that are believed to be safe include rice, corn, sorghum, amaranth, quinoa, and millet.

The citric acid, maltodextrin and monosodium glutamate (MSG) we use in some of our seasonings are manufactured in the United States. The citric acid is made from the fermentation of corn-based dextrose and maltodextrin from the partial hydrolysis of cornstarch. MSG is the salt form of glutamic acid. It is not a source of free glutamate, as it is molecularly bound up as a salt. This compoud contains no protein gluten, e.g. gliadin.

It is also our understanding that adhering to a gluten free diet is also very important for those with an associated skin disease known as dermatitis herpetiformis. In addition, people who have been diagnosed with any of the following diseases should discuss with their physician the possible health benefits of adopting a gluten free diet:

  • Addison’s disease
  • Aphthous stomatitis
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Primary biliary cirrhosis
  • Peripheral neuropathy

Below is a list of Utz products that should not trigger the symptoms of celiac disease:
Potato Chips:
Fried in cottonseed oil

  • Regular, plain (flat, ripple, wavy cut)
  • Reduced fat
  • Barbeque
  • Carolina Style BBQ
  • Sour Cream & Onion
  • Salt & Vinegar
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Cheddar & Sour Cream
  • Red Hot
  • No Salt
  • Mystic Kettle Cooked (plain, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Dark Russet)

Fried in peanut oil

  • Kettle Classics (plain, Dark Russet, Sweet Potato, Smokin’ Sweet BBQ, Sour Cream & Chive, Jalapeno)

Fried in sunflower oil

  • All Natural Kettle Cooked (Lightly Salted, Dark Russet, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Gourmet Medley)

Fried in shortening (partially hydrogenated soybean oil)

  • Home Style Kettle Cooked, plain

Fried in lard

  • Grandma Utz Kettle Cooked (plain, barbeque)

Corn Products:

  • White Corn Tortilla Chips
  • Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips
  • Baked Tortilla Chips
  • Cheesier Nacho Tortilla Chips
  • Corn Chips (plain, barbeque)
  • Popcorn (butter, cheese, white cheddar)
  • White Cheddar Cheese Curls
  • Baked Cheese Curls and Balls
  • Crunchy Cheese Curls
  • Puff ‘N Corn (plain, cheese, caramel)

Miscellaneous Products:

  • Mild Cheddar Cheese Dip
  • Cheddar & Jalapeno Dip
  • Mt. Misery Mike’s Salsa Dip
  • Sweet Salsa Dip

Please note that we believe the aforementioned product listing is accurate, but we can not completely guarantee it at all times. It is possible that some of our suppliers may change the source of some of the raw materials they use to manufacture our various seasonings and flavorings without notifying us, as long as it does not alter the required ingredient statement, nutrition content, flavor profile, and shelf life. As a consequence, we periodically contact all our ingredient suppliers to update our file for the purpose of determining if such generic food groups as flavorings, spices, certain colorings and even incidental additives (normally used as processing aids) may contain allergenic components and which may not be reflected in our current ingredient statement. An additional complication to this matter is the potential fact that the manufacturing facilities of our ingredient suppliers may use common manufacturing lines to produce different formulations for accounts other than our own. Obviously, these production lines are thoroughly cleaned between changeovers, but there is always the potential for trace contamination. Notwithstanding the above concerns, we have been giving out the aforementioned list of Utz branded “safe” snacks to people who have celiac disease for a number of years, with obvious updates as our product line changes. We hope this information is helpful to you.

Though we believe the information provided here is accurate, we can not assume responsibility for any undesirable consequences. We encourage you to use this information in consultation with your physician or nutrition specialist. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

For our consumers who wish to learn more about gluten sensitive diseases, we encourage you to contact the Celiac Sprue Association using their toll free number, 877-272-4272. You may also visit their website, www.csaceliacs.org. Other useful website are as follows:

Source: http://www.utzsnacks.com/nutritioninfo_celiacsprue.html

Hormel Homestyle Corned Beef Hash

GF!!

Thursday, September 06, 2007

S'Better Farms Party Wings

Yuck!!! Yuck!!! These were awful! Neither Rob or I could finish them. Disgusting.

IAN's Chicken Nuggets

I had high hopes for these. The more I read the label though the more hesitant I became.

No wheat! No gluten! No casein! No milk! No eggs! No nuts! No Soy!

They were fairly edible but I'll never buy them again. The Wellshire Kids bites were much better.

Wellshire Kids Chicken Bites

These were fun and relatively tasty. They came in dinosaur shapes. Whether or not I'd buy them again would be completely dependent on price (which I don't remember). They were decent enough to want to eat again, but not enough to spend a bunch of money on them.

Glutino Lemon Wafer Cookies

I loved these cookies. I miss sugar wafer cookies and these totally hit the spot. Perfect texture. Unfortunately, they don't sell them anywhere convenient to me that I know of. I bought these at a store in Frederick, MD called My Organic Market (or MOM).

www.glutino.com

Edited: I recently found these at both Whole Foods and Rhubarb Market

Monday, August 13, 2007

Heinz

Where can I find gluten-free products? Heinz Ketchup and Heinz Organic Ketchup do not contain any gluten (the distilled vinegar used is from corn sources). Also, Wine Vinegar, Distilled White Vinegar and Apple Cider Vinegar are gluten-free. Heinz Hot & Spicy Ketchup Kick'rs is gluten-free as well.

As for our other Heinz products, we are not able to guarantee that all ingredients would be gluten-free, since the source of an ingredient may change from time to time. We understand how difficult it can be finding foods that meet the requirements of a restricted diet, and we continue to look for ways to meet the dietary needs of our consumers.