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This is the response I received when I inquired about the GF status of
Hershey's ice cream.  It's kind of annoying that they won't tell us, but I'd just
assume that all of the flavors except the ones mentioned are okay.  Obviously,
if you have a reaction to a flavor, don't continue to eat it.  It mentions
looking at the ingredients, but I don't know how you would do this if you were in
an ice cream parlor.



In a message dated 7/1/2003 8:33:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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>
> Thank you for your interest in Hershey's Ice Cream!
>
> You have requested information on our gluten-free products.
>
> We realize that celiac disease can be very debilitating for individuals
> sensitive to the protein fraction of gluten know as gliadin. This protein
> fraction can be found in oats, wheat, barley and rye. Rice and corn also
> contain gluten but not gliadin.
> Hershey Creamery Company manufactures many flavors and ice cream novelties.
> We do not have a master list of products that may contain possible
> allergens. Ingredients may change. An ingredient change could make an
> existing list incorrect.
> The best bet is to read the label. A list of suspect ingredients can be
> obtained from the American Dietetic Associations Consumer Hotline at
> 1-800-366-1655.
> Hershey's Vanilla ice cream is made with the following ingredients: Cream,
> Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Whey, Vanilla
> Extract, Mono and Diglycerides, Guar and Carob Gums and Carrageenan. Our Ice
> Pops contain: Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and /or Sugar, Corn Syrup,
> Citric Acid, Guar and Carob Gums, Artificial Flavors and Colors. None of the
> ingredients are a grain-based product. The vanilla we use is extracted with
> synthetic alcohol.
> Our Chocolate ice cream sometimes may contain trace amounts of gluten. We
> would recommend you stay away from Chocolate because of this.
> As for the other flavors of course you want to stay away from any ice creams
> that contain wheat products Cookies &Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough,
> etc. Most of are other flavors should be ok to consume.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Hershey Creamery Company
>
> Hershey's Ice Cream is not affiliated with Hershey Chocolate or Hershey
> Foods.

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