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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
I wrote:
>> In the USA, if the ingredient list includes: flavorings, natural
>> flavorings, or the like, then it is *not* gluten-free.
Sue Goldstein asked:
>Don, please state the basis of this information.
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>A lot of companies will state that their product has no gluten, even when
>"natural flavorings" is listed on the label. Many times, when questioning
>the source of the natural flavorings, I am told that this information is
>proprietary, and that no one will provide details. (ex: Pepsi) This
>presents the problem: Do we trust the company's statement that their product
>is gluten free? Obviously, someone has decided that the natural flavorings in
>the product contain no gluten. [snip...]
My comment was referring to canned tomato products (and the like), which I
should have made clearer. I have *no* reason to believe that a fruit
oriented product, such as Pepsi, contains hidden HVP.
My basis for "natural flavorings" is from the NOMSG group. They state:
Natural Flavors (Flavorings): Both autolyzed yeast and hydrolyzed protein
are permitted to be labeled under this category. Not all labels stating
Natural Flavors mean that MSG-containing substances have been used. The
consumer must proceed at his/her own risk.
Which is rather vague. But, based on some gluten testing that was done by
some of our list members on products that manufacturers claimed were GF, I
would not trust any company that refused to disclose the ingredients of
their natural flavors (in non-fruit products).
Don Wiss.
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