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Abigail Neuman <[log in to unmask]>
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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

The resent posting on Canadian Smarties not being gf reminded me of the
"Mars Bars" I found in Germany in 1982.  Their Mars Bars back then are
what we in the U.S. call Milky Way Dark.  Milky Way Dark didn't come out
in the U.S. for about 10 years after I discovered them in Germany under
the name Mars.  Mars Bars in the U.S. were totally, totally different
from the Mars Bars in Germany.  One was milk chocolate the other dark.
One had almonds the other didn't.  The Nuggat was also different.  Yet
the same company made both products and sold them in different parts of
the world under the same name.

This why it is extremely important to check out the product in your own
country when someone in another country states that it is gluten free.
It is not safe to assume gf status based on product name alone. What if
someone posted a message saying the Sugar Crisps are gf (no such
product).  In England Sugar Crisps could be a biscuit (Cookie) in the
U.S. it might be the name of a cereal.  Who is to know?

I would like to see more listserv members listing in their signatures
where they are from.  This may help.  But it would also be helpful to
list the type of product, whether it be cookies or cereal that you are
writing about.  And it would also help to list the manufacturer's name
and phone number.  Thanks.

Just my two cents on this one.  :-)

Abigail, St Paul, MN
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