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Hi there,

My kids just recently fell in love with Mentos candies, but we just happened to read the label ONE more time the other day and "WHEAT glucose syrup" was on the label, as opposed to the usual glucose syrup.  I emailed the company and got this response:
Thank you for your recent email.  I have copied a statement from our web site concerning gluten.

The only raw material which is derived from wheat is the glucose syrup. The syrup meets the requirements for "gluten-free goods" as laid down in the Codex Alimentarius (CODEX STAN 117-1981/ max of 20 mg per kg). However, nearly all ingredients are derived from agricultural products and could be processed on equipment that also handles products containing gluten. Therefore Perfetti Van Melle does not actually claim that Mentos are gluten-free.  

Sincerely,

Jacqueline
Customer Relations Department
Perfetti Van Melle, USA

CAN wheat glucose syrup be gluten free?  The kids have been eating a lot of these and having what we realize now are mild reactions like that from gluten.  Can this Codex Alimentarius be trusted?

Thanks, Katie

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