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Newsletter Roundup
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Compiled by Jim Lyles
We exchange newsletters with several other celiac groups. In this
article I will summarize some of what we've learned from our
newsletter swapping.
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: Excerpts from _The Nutmeg Celiac_ :
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: Winter 1997 Manny & Phyllis Strumpf, editors :
: Nutmeg Celiac Group :
: 30 Lance Lane :
: Milford, CT 06460-7519 :
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GF Toothpastes: The following information was obtained via phone
calls:
* "There is no gluten whatsoever in Crest." Proctor & Gamble
Consumer Affairs, (800) 492-7378.
* "[Colgate] brand toothpastes are completely safe for gluten
intolerant persons." Colgate Consumer Affairs, (800) 221-4607.
* Aim is also GF. Cheesebrough Ponds USA, (800) 786-5135.
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: Excerpts from _CDF Newsletter_ :
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: Fall 1996 Elaine Monarch, publisher :
: Winter 1997 Celiac Disease Foundation :
: 13251 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1 :
: Studio City, CA 91604-1838 :
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Vitamins Without Gluten are available from these companies:
Freeda Vitamins, Inc., (800) 777-3737
The Gluten-Free Pantry, (800) 291-8386
Solgar Vitamin Co., Inc., Lynbrook, NY 11563
Twinlab Specialty Corp., Ronkonkomo, NY 11779
Country Life, Hauppuuge, NY 11788
Trader Darwin's (Trader Joe's market brand)
G! Foods has a new item for diabetic celiacs: sugar-free fruit
cookies sweetened with fruit and fruit juice. Holiday gift tins of
chocolate-dipped biscotti make great gifts. Call (415) 255-2139.
Fantastic Foods offers soup-in-a-cup products that are wheat and
gluten-free. Look for Cha-Cha Chili, Jumpin' Black Bean Soup, rice
and bean cups, potato cups, even soups such as Creamy Corn & Potato
Chowder and Creamy Tomato Rice Parmesano. They also offer many rice,
risotto, and other products available in supermarkets. For more
information call (707) 778-7801.
Pamela's Products: It is time to quash unsubstantiated rumors about
this fine vendor of GF products. The following quote comes from
Pamela Giusto-Sorrels, president of Pamela's Products, Inc., on Feb.
27, 1997: "Pamela's gourmet wheat-free and gluten-free products have
been eaten by thousands of celiacs in the past nine years across North
America and internationally. I take great care to assure all
facilities and equipment are carefully cleaned, that product is
produced on dedicated days, and that my production is regulated with
quality control procedures which are strictly followed by trained
staff in state-inspected Kosher facilities. I....scrutinize all
ingredients to assure they apply to a gluten-free diet. I take great
pride in producing quality wheat-free and gluten-free products and
invite comments, questions, and/or concerns anytime." For more
information call (415) 952-4546.
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Passover Is For All Celiacs: Passover (April 21-27) is a time in
which the Jewish people observe strict dietary laws by omitting such
food items as leavening and many grains. While many Passover baked
goods will contain matzo meal or cake meal [not GF] in their
ingredients, there are many baked goods that contain potato starch as
their only flour source. One popular brand of potato starch baked
goods is Oberlanders, who bake cookies, brownies, soup nuts, and
sponge cakes. These items can be found in Kosher meat markets,
specialty Kosher delicatessens, and on the shelves of supermarkets at
this time of year. There are other brands of potato starch-based
items, so check the labels.
Also, beware, as many popular brands such as Manischewitz and Goodmans
do use matzo meal and cake meal in some of their Passover baked items
such as macaroons. Read labels carefully.
Passover is a great time to buy soup mixes, ketchup and other
condiments, tuna, salad dressing, and candy, which are all made
without wheat as required by the Passover traditions. This even
extends to vinegar distilled from grain; at Passover time products are
made with apple cider vinegar. Many of these non-baked items can be
found in Passover displays at your local supermarket.--Jill Morey
Gaines, CDF President
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Lunch Box Yummies: These tips come from Jill Morey Gaines in her
R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Celiac Kids) column. These snacks are made
with all fresh fruits and vegetables:
* Apple Sandwich--Cut an apple in half, across the width. Remove
the seeds in each half. Fill each apple half with GF peanut
butter, and add a few raisins. For a school snack you can put
the two halves back together and wrap them in aluminum foil.
* Turkey and Cheese Rollups--Take a slice of fresh roasted turkey
breast and a slice of GF cheese, put them together and roll them
up. Secure the roll with a toothpick, if necessary. You can
also add lettuce, tomato, or a condiment to the rollup.
* Celery Boats--Cut celery into four-inch lengths. (Don't cut the
celery length-wise.) Fill up the celery "boats" with peanut
butter and raisins, peanut butter and jelly, cream cheese, etc.
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: Excerpts from _The WNY Celiac News_ :
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: March 1997 Peg Quinn, editor :
: WNY Gluten-Free Diet Support Group :
: PO Box 611 :
: East Aurora, NY 14052 :
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Bristol Myers Pharmaceutical does not maintain a printed gluten-free
(GF) product list. Their consumer affairs staff at (800) 468-7746
have verified that these products are GF: Extra Strength Excedrin
tablets and caplets, Nuprin tablets, Extra Strength Bufferin,
Theragran Vitamins, Comptrex, and No-Doze tablets.
Tums: SmithKline Beecham verbally confirms that Tums regular strength
antacid/calcium supplement tablets are GF. The starch is corn-based
and the flavor is NOT grain-alcohol based. For more information call
(800) 245-1040 or write to SmithKline Beecham Consumer Healthcare,
Pittsburgh, PA 15230.
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: Excerpts from _Celiac SprueNews_ :
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: Jan. 1997 Jan Hill, editor :
: March 1997 CSA/USA San Diego Chapter :
: 3657 Foxgrove Place :
: San Diego, CA 92130 :
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A Celiac Limerick:
There once was a man named Vielhauer
Who could not eat things made with flour.
And so his poor wife
For the rest of her life
Read cookbooks for him by the hour.
--Bill Vielhauer
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Alcoholic Beverages: John Duffy gave a well-researched talk on
alcoholic beverages. The safe drinks include: wine (red and white),
blush, champagne, brandy (grape), tequilla, and rum (if made from
sugar). He advised avoiding sweet wines (usually fortified), gin,
bourbon, scotch, ale/beer, and vodka (unless from potatoes). Fruit
brandies are usually safe to drink, as well as good brandies. John
recommended the book Grossman's Guide to Alcoholic Beverages.
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: Excerpts from the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America :
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: newsletter: Feb. 1997 Cynthia Kupper, editor :
: PO Box 23053 :
: Seattle, WA 98102-0353 :
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GF Ingredients, But... Both Kellogg's and Barbara's Bakery, Inc.
have written to indicate that some of their products have gluten-free
(GF) ingredients. For Kellogg's, these include Corn Pops, Temptations
Honey Roasted Pecan, and Nutri-Grain Almond Raisin cereals. Both
companies take great measures to clean their equipment between
production runs. However, neither company can guarantee that these
products are actually GF, due to the possibility of
cross-contamination.
Newman's Own: Shuster Laboratories provides technical and quality
assurance services to Newman's Own, Inc. Based on information they
have received, they feel the following Newman's Own brand products are
GF: spaghetti sauce (all varieties), popcorn, microwave popcorn,
lemonade, and organics--Sweet Dark Chocolate products. It is NOT
known whether Newman's Own salad dressings and Bandito salsas are GF
or not.
International Dairy Queen does not have a GF product listing.
However, in a letter dated Dec. 31, 1996 they do list a few products
they have completely investigated, which they state do not contain
gluten: nonfat frozen yogurt, vanilla and chocolate soft-serve, and
all flavors of the Misty slush.
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: Excerpts from the Midwest Gluten Intolerance Group :
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: newsletter: March 1997 Lillian Stich, editor :
: 62 12th Ave. NE :
: St. Cloud, MN 56304 :
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Fleischmann's Yeast: Specialty Brands has confirmed in writing that
Fleischmann's yeasts are all gluten-free (GF). Their packages are
dated one year after the date of manufacture. Unopened packages of
yeast can be stored on a cool, dry pantry shelf. Once opened, oxygen,
temperature, and humidity tend to decrease the activity of the yeast.
Once opened, jars of yeast should be tightly capped, refrigerated, and
used up within six months.
Two methods can be used for making yeast products:
1. Mix the yeast with sugar and warm water (105-115 degrees F).
Yeast dissolves best at this temperature. However, a hotter
temperature will kill the yeast when it is added directly to the
water.
2. Mix the yeast with the dry ingredients. This protects the yeast
so that liquids 120-130 degrees F can be added.
To give you some idea of these temperatures: Water at 105-115 degrees
F will feel comfortably warm to the fingertips. Water 120-130 degrees
F should feel considerably warmer than body temperature but not hot
enough to burn the skin. However, it is best to use a thermometer to
measure the water temperature.
Specialty Brands has a wealth of information for bread bakers, whether
you use a bread machine or make it by hand. Call the Baker's Help
Line at (800) 777-4959.
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