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A. Gillian Foods is the new name for GILLIANS FRENCH ROLLS. The address
is 145 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151 (617) 286-4095 or Internet:
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B. Eating Out: Lemon Juice can be used a wonderful salad dressing when
eating out. Also, when selecting your meal, there is nothing wrong with
asking for things like a fruit plate or bake potato when they are not on
the menu. the worst that can happen is that they will say no, but you
may be lucky.
C. Celia Cooks, new catalog includes three different shelf-stable heat-
and-serve entrees. These prepared meals need no refrigeration. One of
these lightweight packages can be tossed into a briefcase or backpack, or
kept as part of an "emergency food kit" in the trunk of a car.
The vegetarian dishes are produced by a manufacturer of international
vegetarian dishes. Celia Cooks offers three dishes --vegetables in cream
sauce, lentil chili, and curried garbanzos and potatoes. Celia Cooks
state that they have worked hard to understand the gluten-free diet, and
every box carries the 'gluten-free' label.
The mail order company, which specializes in finding gourmet meals,
condiments and snack foods for the gluten free diet, has added other new
products. The catalog describes a variety of gluten-free pasta, along
with quick Alfredo, pesto, Oriental or Marinara sauces. Other new
offerings are gluten-free steak sauce, marinades, crunchy sweet potato
snack chips, lentil crackers, and regular and sugar-free confections.
The phone number is (800) 717-0005. Email orders or inquiries to
<[log in to unmask]>. Mail orders can be sent to their new address: PO
Box 2698, Darien, CT 06820.
D. Colonial Gardens Kitchens has a donut baker: It is Teflon coated,
works well with GF flours (add 1 tsp. xanthan gum to recipes) and they
taste great. It's less fattening because the donuts are baked. In 3
minutes you get six mini-donuts (the size of the hostess ones). One
current user recommends to double the batch as they freeze well. The
maker (which is like a waffle iron...hinged with depressions on both
sides) can be ordered from Colonial Gardens Kitchens (800-245-3399).
E. Tone's Spices located in Ankeny, Iowa has available a listing of
their GF spices. The list is 6 pages long. For your copy call them at
800-964-8663.
F. The Gluten-Free Pantry has added several new products. They are: an
additional Zojirushi bread machine, the model BBCC-Q20 for $195.00;
Blanched Almond flour; and Powdered Egg Whites. The address is: PO Box
881, Glastonbury, CT 06033, for orders (800) 291-8386, for inquires (860)
633-3826.
G. Authentic Foods is introducing a New BREAD MIX made from Bean Flour.
It can be used in bread machines or baked in the oven. It taste like
real bread, does not crumble, will slice thinly for sandwiches and does
not need to be toasted, and its guaranteed or your money back. To make
this bread you add 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of Oil, 1 1/2 cups of warm water,
and 1 1/2 teaspoons of dry yeast. In the next few months there are plans
for a raisin bread and a sour dough bread. For more information contact
Authentic Foods, PO Box 48813, Los Angeles, CA 90048, Phone (213) 934-
0424 or 800-806-4737, Email: [log in to unmask]
H. Tony Roma's reports that the following items are free from wheat
gluten, wheat based vinegar products and do not contain any wheat, rye,
barley, or malt: Tony Roma's barbecue sauce (Original, Carolina Honeys,
Red Hots, Blue Ridge Smokies), Cole slaw dressing, all salad dressings,
and Ranch style beans.
I. Van's Toaster Waffles are now available in another GF version,
Blueberry. They are available from health food stores and some large
grocery stores. There are also, dairy, egg, and yeast free.
J. Diamond Crystal Specialty Foods produces a tasty, GF fortified
pudding. These ready-to-use 4.25 oz single serve containers are
available in Vanilla, Chocolate, and Butterscotch. Currently they are
only available through health care channels, but if you are admitted to
the hospital, they are a wonderful GF supplement. The company address is
10 Burlington Ave, Willington, MA 01887, phone (800) 225-0592.
K. MedicI.D. is a personalized medical information necklace or bracelet
that is available for $9.95 plus 1.95 s&h. This is the fourth item of
this nature. The ActionLine previously reported on the other companies
with accessories for informing medical personnel of your medical history.
L. Fosamax is a recently approved medication for the treatment of
osteoporosis from Merck. Drugs of this type has the potential for
avoidance of bone loss by celiacs. There is conflicting information
about the GF status from the company. When questions are asked about the
ingredients, the company states that it is GF. When a question is asked
about gluten, they state that 0.5% gluten is allowed to be in this
product. This assumption is creating a problem in the use of the product
by celiacs; if it is used to state the status of products from the
company. The ActionLine is awaiting information from the company to
resolve this issue. If you are using this product do not discontinue it
without consulting your doctor. Normally, The ActionLine recommends when
in doubt to leave an item out of the diet, but in this case the initial
evidence weights towards its status as being GF.
M. MSG sensitivity is not a unique celiac problem, unless it is produced
from a toxic source. The majority of MSG used in the US does not create
a problem for celiacs. For those with an MSG sensitivity, here are some
label terms that indicate the presence of MSG: monosodium glutamate,
autolyzed yeast extract, hvp, potassium glutamate, sodium caseinate,
broth, natural or artificial flavoring.
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