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Hello Everyone,

I received 8 replies in response to my question about the availability of GF
corn tortillas in New Jersey so that I could ask my brother-in-law to bring me
some when he visits us in August.  [I posted this because the info I retrieved
from the archives was conflicting and mostly fairly old].  This is what I found:

READYMADE BRANDS
2 people said that MISSION  brand causes no reaction and Catherine followed
this up for me - "I spoke today with Isabel in Consumer Affairs at
1-800-600-8226, regarding the GF status of Mission Corn Tortillas.  She
assured me, after checking extensively, that they are not only GF in the
ingredients, but they are made in a separate facility from the one in which
they make their flour (as in wheat!) tortillas."    I was particularly
interested in this brand as I know it is available where my brother-in-law
lives.  Thanks, Catherine.

I person said that BEARITOS tostada shells caused them no reaction, but did
not give a confirmation of GF status from the company.

The local celiac group in California recommends LA HACIENDA - they are made
locally and have indicated that they do maintain separate "lines" for corn
and flour tortillas.

From the archives:  April 98 - A call to 800-632-6900 revealed that KROGER
brand corn tortillas are gluten-free.

1 person recommended that white corn tortillas are better than the yellow
corn type (milder, softer and more like flour tortillas).

MAKING TORTILLAS
4 people suggested that I make my own corn tortillas from masa which is
cheaper, easier to store and lasts longer than readymade tortillas.  I
collected a number of recipes to do this - some from private replies, some
from the archives and some from recent postings on the List.  1 person
suggested that I buy a Mexican cookbook and said that the best are by Diane
Kennedy.  2 people suggested that I buy a tortilla press.

GENERAL ADVICE
Several people reminded me to tell my brother-in-law to read all labels and
ingredient lists carefully, especially as some companies make both corn and
wheat tortillas and the packages can look similar.

MASA & ANOTHER QUESTION?
1 person recommended that masa should be stored in the freezer.
Several people me that true masa is gluten free and comes from only corn and
lime.  However, now that I am considering asking my brother-in-law to buy me
some masa as well as readymade corn tortillas,  I have another question:
Is masa always GF and always good for making tortillas or is there a
particular brand or brands which I should ask my brother-in-law in New
Jersey to buy?

Thanks to all who replied to my first post and thanks in advance to anyone
who can reply on my new question.

Best GF wishes,
Liz (Ward), Dublin, Ireland