<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Someone just asked about Altoids and it reminded me that I hadn't posted this to the list yet. I think I was so mad I blocked it. I was curious as to the gluten free status of Altoids. I checked the archives and there are varying opinions on the gluten free status, more specifically if the lines are floured to keep the mints separated. I attempted to contact the manufacturer via the phone number listed in the archives. This number is no longer in service. I contacted Altoids via their website and asked about their GF status, most specifically the floured line question. This is the response that I received: > Thank you for visiting our Web-Site. > > Based on the information and assurances received from our ingredient > suppliers, we have developed a list of our products that do NOT > contain gluten. I would be happy to send this list to you if you send > us your mailing address. Once you receive the list, if the product > you are specifically interested in does not appear, we recommend that > you base your decision on the ingredient line. If you want to be > conservative, assume that gluten might be present. Please continue to > carefully read the ingredient line on all food labels to obtain the > most accurate ingredient information at the time you purchase the product. > > We look forward to hearing from you. > ------------------------------ So I sent them my mailing address and a few WEEKS later, this is what I received via email. I have not received anything from snail mail: Thank you for your email. > We apologize for telling you in a previous email, that we had some gluten > information to share with you. After researching our records we had > discovered that unfortunately we do not have gluten content information on > this product. I'll be happy to report your comments to our production and > nutrition staff. > > Again we're sorry for the disappointment. By the way, Altoids now must be owned/operated by KRAFT because this is who sent me both emails. I still don't know the status of these mints and have not felt up to experimenting. Anybody else out there with any information? Thanks kris wichita ks