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

I contacted Vlasic Foods about Vlasic pickles at http://www.vlasic.com
and got this letter in the mail yesterday:

Thank you for taking the time to inquire about Vlasic Foods
International and the products we produce that might be gluten-free.  We
appreciate your interest in our company and our products.

At the present time, only Vlasic Pickles and Vlasic Farms fresh
mushrooms are gluten-free.  The vinegar used in production of the
pickles is corn-based, rather than wheat-based.  Other items in our
product line (which includes Swanson frozen foods and Open Pit barbecue
sauces) generally contain wheat-based ingredients in the form of
modified food starches and other thickening agents.

While our manufacturing facilities follow generally accepted good
manufacturing practices, we do not have the flexibility of segregating
production lines for the exclusive production of wheat-free items.  We
recommend that you review the list of ingredients on the package prior
to purchase to assure that you are meeting your specific dietary needs.
Since we are constantly improving our products, ingredients may change
from time to time.  Enclosed is a list of the pickle products [below].

We appreciate the time you've taken to share your specific concerns with
us because it helps us to become aware of consumer needs.  We hope you
find this information helpful.

Sincerely,
Megan Strauss
Consumer Response Representative


Vlasic Pickle Products
Whole Pickles
    Bread & Butter (limited distribution)
    Zesty Garlic
    Sweet
    No Garlic (mild)
    Kosher Dill
    Polish Dill
    Country Style (with garlic)
    Original Dill
    Zesty Dill
    Sour

Snack 'MM's
    Kosher Dill
    Bread & Butter

Pickle Chips
    Bread & Butter
    Hamburger Dill
    Kosher Dill (available only in gallon jars and in limited
distribution)

Chunks
    Bread & Butter

Spears
    Bread & Butter
    Kosher Dill
    No Garlic (mild)
    Polish Dill
    Country Style (with garlic)
    Zesty Dill

Sandwich Stackers - sliced specially for sandwiches
    Kosher Dill
    Polish Dill
    Zesty Dill
    Zesty Garlic
    Bread & Butter

Super Stackers - longer and thicker than regular sandwich stackers
    Kosher Dill
    Bread & Butter
    NEW! Zesty Italian

Hamburger Stackers - large enough to cover the whole burger!
    Dill
    Bread & Butter
    NEW! Zesty Dill

Refrigerated Deli Pickles
    Kosher Dill Halves
    Kosher Dill Minis
    Kosher Dill Wholes
    Kosher Dill Super Sandwich Stackers
    Hearty Garlic Halves
    Zesty Dill Halves

Relish
    Dill
    Sweet
    Hot Dog

Pickled Peppers
    Mild
        Mild Cherry Peppers
        Mild Pepper Rings (slices)
    Hot
        Hot Jalapeno Slices
        Hot Chili Peppers
        Hot Jalapeno Peppers (whole)
        Hot Cherry Peppers
        Hot Pepper Rings (slices)
        Pepperoncini

Pickled Vegetables
    Hot Cauliflower
    Hot Mixed Pickles

Sauerkraut
    Old Fasioned
    Polis

(list dated 5/1/2000)

Aviva
Chicago

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