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Yesterday I posted a long email about the gluten issues in Rice Dream, and I
copied Lori Dunn, the Customer Service Manager at Imagine Foods.  She sent me
another email this morning to clarify a few points.  Sorry to complicate
things, but there are actually 3 gluten issues for Rice Dream:

(1)  Barley enzymes used in processing the rice.  This was covered in
yesterday's post.  It is still a problem for Rice Dream beverage, but not a
problem for the puddings and frozen desserts.

(2)  Grain alcohol used in the natural flavoring.  This was also covered in
yesterday's post. For those who deem grain alcohol off-limits, this is an issue
with most puddings and frozen desserts.  Check the label - if it says "natural
flavors", this issue exists.

(3) Some of the flavors of the puddings and frozen desserts use barley malt as
a product ingredient, particularly chocolate and carob candy.  Check the label
for "malt".

Bill Elkus
Los Angeles