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At 08:30 PM 5/22/1999 -0700, Jessie James wrote:

>I am surprised to see mustard listed as gluten free.  I have my doubts about
>this lively little seed.  I believe it is loaded with gluten.  I use a pinch
>of ground horseradish in mayonnaise, salad dressings, etc. to achieve the
>'mustard' effect.

This is not a religion. What's all this "believe" stuff. We don't determine
the presence of gluten by faith. What are your sources that mustard (esp.
Frenchs) is "loaded with gluten?"

>Products which list 'spices' in their ingredients can contain mustard, such
>as mayonnaise. (Sp)

Again, what are your sources here?

>Oats on the other hand are safe as long as they have not been contaminated
>in processing.  I use the organic quick oats from the hf store and enjoy a
>big bowl of porridge every morning.

Several people who have studied this subject intensively insist that all
commercially grown oats are contaminated with gluten. Furthermore, I
discovered I was celiac because of my reaction to oatmeal for breakfast.

>I have been on this diet for decades and am absolutely intollerant of
>gluten, so really trust my 'gut feelings'.

We don't trust our "gut feelings" here because, due to the common "leaky
gut" problem, so many of us may be intolerant to other substances than
gluten. Sometimes many other substances. -vance