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Robert Peterson (from Nevada) asked:

>Someone mentioned that tomato puree was not gluten free. Why? Is this
>true of all canned tomato products?

It is true only if the canned tomato product has HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable
protein) in it. In the USA, if the ingredient list includes: flavorings,
natural flavorings, or the like, then it is *not* gluten-free.

Don Wiss.