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The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (_www.GFCO.org_
(http://www.GFCO.org) ) website gets a new look with a search-friendly database of certified
products. You can search the database two ways : by company and by product
type. A separate, access-controlled database will soon be available to
manufacturers, listing manufacturing ingredients that have been certified by GFCO.
GFCO is proud to announce certification of Core Naturals (Salba), Corn
Products (Expandex Starch), La Tortilla Factory (teff tortillas), Thumann?s
(meats), and NuWorld Amaranth.
Core Naturals / Nutracell is the distributor of Salba, a wonderful seed with
cooking properties that includes a unique thickening and gelling properties.
It is also reported to be beneficial in controlling blood sugars, lowering
cholesterol and lipid levels. It is high in omega-3 fatty acids, other
nutrients and soluble fiber. For more information about Salba and Core Naturals see
_www.corenaturals.com_ (http://www.corenaturals.com) .
Industrias del Ma¡z S.A. - Corn Products Andina (Colombia) is the
manufacturer of a revolutionary tapioca starch that is making new strides in the
texture, taste and appearance of GF products. Based in Colombia, this company is a
major manufacturer of corn-based ingredients, and other GF ingredients.
La Tortilla Factory manufactures dark and ivory teff tortillas that rival
regular flour tortillas. They are filled with good nutrition, fiber, and flavor.
These wonderfully nutritious tortillas carry the Whole Grain Seal.
Thumann?s is the maker of quality ham and other deli meats, distributed in
the eastern US. Once certified, Thumann?s began advertising the GFCO
certification in radio commercials.
NuWorld Amaranth is the maker of a number of nutritious amaranth-based
products, who has been very supportive of the celiac and gluten intolerant
community for a number of years.
Visit _www.GFCO.org_ (http://www.GFCO.org) frequently to see new products
that have been certified by GFCO.
Cynthia Kupper, RD, CD
Executive Director
Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
31214 ? 124th Ave SE, Auburn WA 98092-3667
Phone: 253-833-6655
Fax: 253-833-6675
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