<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I would lik to thank you all for the responses to my questions. I am sorry it has taken me sooo long but responses were still coming in. Here is what I have : Vinegar The most recommended was apple cider vinegar (over 10) some people named brands such as Heinz. The next was red/white wine vinegars (8) Then rice vinegar (3) balsamic Name brands that were recommended were Nakano(rice vinegar) Pompeii Vons White House Vinegars ( National Fruit Co. Winchester,Virginia) THE WARNING THAT PEOPLE SAID TO LOOK OUT FOR WAS MAKE SURE IT IT IS NATURAL . one person said no white vinears, however one said Heinz was okay and that is what I thought too. Cinnamon 4 McCormick (pure spices, no blends and no curry) 2 Durkee 2 Tones 1 Spice Island 1 Old Bay ( need more info to be sure) A rep from Durkee,Tones ,Spice Island, and Flieschman's Yeast wrote to me and assured me the spices(pure, no blends were safe) I called her personally to discuss cross-contamination etc. She insisted there was none but to stay away from blends. Her name was Kathy and the #1 800 777 4959 Thanks again, Nancy in mass