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> Wholesome & Hearty Foods, Inc., makes a product called "AlmondMylk".
> According to a letter from them, dated May 19, 1995, there are two
> flavors: Original and Vanilla. The original flavor contains barley
> malt and is NOT GF. However, the Vanilla flavor is gluten-free and
> therefore safe for celiacs.
>
> To quote the letter: "...I have researched the points of concern such
> as wheat or wheat like ingredients, grain alcohol vanilla, and barley
> enzymes used in processing. I have been assured that there are no
> products that would be suspicious for the Celiac person....try our
> product AlmondMylk, Vanilla. This flavored non soy and non dairy
> beverage made from almonds is a refreshing and satisfying milk
> substitute..."
> The letter is signed by Frank Card D.C.-N.D., National Sales Manager.
> Contact info:
> Wholesome & Hearty Foods, Inc.
> 975 S.E. Sandy Blvd.
> Portland, OR 97214
> Phone: (503) 238-5624
> Fax: (503) 232-6485
This is the ingredients list for Wholesome & Hearty Foods Vanilla AlmondMylk:
Oregon mountain water (huh? So is Portland's drinking water!)
Brown rice syrup
Almonds
Natural vanilla
Lecithin
Sodium citrate
Sea salt
Ginger
Carrageenan
Since the letter from Wholesome & Hearty Foods does not identify the basis for
their brown rice syrup, natural vanilla, or lecithin ingredients, isn't it
prudent to consider Vanilla AlmondMylk NOT GF until Wholesome & Hearty Foods
divulges this information? Nancy received a telephone response similar to this
letter, but could not be assured that the basis for these ingredients would
always remain GF (because of supplier/production issues). As a result, Nancy's
Natural Foods does not promote this product as being GF -- the health risk is
too great.
-Roy
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