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Last week I asked Colgate through their website about the gluten content
of Colgate Total toothpaste. Below is the reply I was sent.

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Date: 6/1/00 2:32 PM
From: Colgate-Palmol Consumer Affairs


Dear Ms Picologlou

Thank you for contacting us with your question. We appreciate the
opportunity to provide information regarding grain derived ingredients
in Colgate Palmolive products.

The following Colgate Palmolive products can be verified as grain-free:
Afta Shave products, all variants
Ajax All Purpose Cleaner - Lemon and Ammonia
Ajax Cleanser
Ajax Dish Liquids - all variants
Ajax Laundry Detergents - Powders and Liquids
Cashmere Bouquet Bar Soap
Colgate Toothpaste, all variants
Colgate Shave Creams, all variants
Crystal Clean Stick Deodorant, all variants
Crystal White Octagon Lemon Dish Liquid
Dermassage Dish Liquid
Dynamo Laundry Detergent
Fab Laundry Detergents - Powder and Liquids
Fresh Start Laundry Detergents
Irish Spring Bar Soap, all variants
Lady Speed Stick Deodorants and Antiperspirants, all variants
Mennen Speed Stick Deodorants and Antiperspirants, all variants
Murphy Kitchen Care - Liquid and Spray
Murphy Oil Soap - Liquid, Spray, Paste and JSM
Palmolive Bar Soaps, all variants
Palmolive Dish Liquids - all variants
Palmolive Gel Dishwasher Detergent
Palmolive Ultra Powder - Lemon and Fresh
Palmolive Triple Action Tabs
Softsoap Liquid Soap, all variants
Softsoap Body Washes, all variants
Ultra brite Toothpaste, all variants

Sorbitol is an ingredient which can be grain derived and may be found
in toothpastes. Our sorbitol is corn-derived.

Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We hope this information
is helpful.

Sincerely,

Mary

IMM/JMG

2139320A

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Susan Picologlou (near Chiago, IL, USA)