<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> At the CSA conference in October, I learned some exciting news: The possibility of developing a personal "dipstick" to test foods for gluten -- at home or even in a restaurant. We celiacs all need to know about this project and participate in this research to get the dipstick out into the market as soon as possible. A lot of research money is needed, however. The following is what CSA is mentioning. For years, CSA has been seeking a simple, accurate, inexpensive, reusable method for detecting "gluten" in foods. This method could be used by those with celiac disease and beyond. At last, CSA has located some companies specializing in the development of rapid detection of biological and chemical targets who is interested in working with CSA to develop a device ("dipstick") that could accurately detect and quantify gluten in food. This project is projected to be funded exclusively through CSA donations for the benefit of the entire celiac community. Donations designated for the development of this measuring device may be sent to: CSA, PO Box 31700, Omaha, NE 68131-0700. Sincerely, Janet Y. Rinehart -- [log in to unmask] Chairman, Houston Celiac Support Group www.houstonceliacs.org Former President, CSA/USA, Inc. -- www.csaceliacs.org Jefferson Award Winner, May 2008, for public service to celiacs *Support summarization of posts, reply to the SENDER not the CELIAC List* ******* To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[log in to unmask] *******