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I wrote:

> I'd like to buy some gf almond extract.  I called The Gluten-Free Pantry
> today, but they no longer carry it :-( .  I tried the Gluten-Free Mall on
> the Web, and found that Gifts of Nature carries it, but my browser
> wouldn't let me check out, and I couldn't find any info. on how to contact
> Gifts of Nature by phone or E-mail (or a URL for their own Web page).  I
> searched the list archives, but could not find any recommendations on
> brands/sources of gf almond extract.
>
> Can anyone give me direct contact information for Gifts of Nature?  Or
> can you suggest other sources of gf almond extract? [snip]

One person gave me the Gifts of Nature URL:  www.glutenfreefoods.com

Three people told me that McCormick's spices and flavorings are supposed to
be gluten free unless gluten containing ingredients are listed on the
label.  One of those peole gave me the Web site for McCormick
(www.mccormick.com), so I pointed my browser there and got their phone
number.  I called them (at 1-800-632-5847) and confirmed that
all their extracts (vanilla, almond, etc.) are gluten-free.  (The alcohol
in them is man-made, not grain-derived, said the customer service rep.)

Jess pointed out that Schillings spices are gf.  Shilling spices are now
McCormick/Schilling (per the McCormick Web site), but pictured products
are labelled just McCormick.  Here (copied from that site) is a list of
all their extracts:

Almond, Pure and Imitation
Anise
Banana, Imitation
Black Walnut, Imitation
Brandy, Imitation
Butter Flavor, Imitation
Cherry, Imitation
Coconut, Imitation
Lemon
Maple, Imitation
Mint
Orange
Peppermint
Pineapple, Imitation
Root Beer Concentrate
Rum, Imitation
Strawberry, Imitation
Vanilla, Pure and Imitation
Vanilla, Clear Imitation
Vanilla Butter & Nut, Imitation

Gwynneth in Boston wrote:

> Frontier Herbs has a variety of GF extracts, herbal/spice blends,
> and assorted other goodies.  Check out their web site: complete
> with ingredient list, 800 number, and e-mail.
>
> URL: http://www.frontiercoop.com
>
> I've dealt with this company many times.  They are prompt in
> their replies, professional, and have a decent knowledge of
> Celiac Disease.  No financial interest.

and she added:

> Best of all, they have a web site with an ingredient list.
>
> click here: http://www.frontiercoop.com/spices/ingredients/inspice.html
>
> They also make wonderful dehydrated broth powders, spice blends (many
> GF), and non-irradiated herbs.

Karen from Central NY, USA wrote:

> Dear Listmembers, Another source for GF almond extract is Dietary
> Specialties.  They also have vanilla, lemon and orange extracts listed on
> their order blank.  Their number is: 1-888-MENU123.  Their web site is:
>    WWW.DIETSPEC.COM
> I have ordered from them several times and have always been pleased with
> their products and service.

She added:

> The CSA Food Guide, which tends to be out of date, lists as GF McCormicks
> and Durkees extracts.  I have used both with no
> problem, but to be safe you may want to contact Dietary Specialties.  If you
> are not familiar with them, they have many GF products including a lot of
> pastas and mixes.  I love the cake mixes, the blueberry muffin mix even if
> they are fake berries, the cornbread mix, and the pancake mix.  They put out
> a great booklet for around 3 bucks that gives you a lot of recipes that you
> can use the mixes for, such as making waffles and coffeecakes and tons of
> things from the pancake mix.  I have had wonderful service.  I have received
> my order in a few days and have been delighted with everything.

Again, thank you for your help!

--Lori
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Lorraine A. Ratajczak                      Internet:  [log in to unmask]
West Chester, PA, USA