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Dear Listmates,

Blue-veined cheese is traditionally made in Europe by tossing a loaf of
extremely moldy bread into the curds - at least according to a cheese book
we checked out of the library.

But Dr. Peter Green, in the recent book, said to check manufacturers in the
US because many use "chemical starter." It would be good to ask Trader Joes
the question, but I haven't yet. I did ask the Treasure Cave Blue Cheese
people. You can get Treasure Cave at many supermarkets. Text is as follows:

*From:* Victor Dolcourt
*Sent:* Friday, May 12, 2006 8:48 PM
*To:* Department, Marketing
*Subject:* Contact us - Treasure Cave


I'm wondering if Treasure Cave is made with a "chemical starter" or a
bread-based starter. I'm looking for a bleu or gorgonzola cheese that is
free from a bread-based (gluten) starter.
*From:* DeCleene, Sallie [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
*Sent:* May 15, 2006 11:49
*To:* [log in to unmask]
*Subject:* FW: Contact us - Treasure Cave Victor Dolcourt

Mr. Victor Dolcourt,

Thank you for contacting Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.!
None of the ingredients used in the products that Saputo Cheese USA produces
contain gluten, we have been given documentation form our Ingredient
Suppliers that their ingredients do not contain wheat. The manufacturing and
packaging facilities are dedicated to Milk and Milk products.

Please note that ingredients or changes in formulations may affect the above
information and are subject to change without notice.

If you have any questions please contact us again.

*Sallie DeCleene*
Quality Assurance Analyst
Corporate Quality Assurance
*Saputo*

Here is an opportunity to re-add blue cheese to your diet. I certainly have
missed it.

Vic - Sunnyvale
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