<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> ========================= Product Information 1. Kenmei is no longer available. Kellogg recently stopped production of the cereal. 2. Pamelas Products has added several new products that can be purchased in health food stores or ordered direct. They are Carob Hazelnut Cookies, Chocolate Double Chip Cookie, Pecan Shortbread, and Ultra Chocolate Brownie Mix. They also carry New Market Foods Puddings and Mrs. Leeper's Pasta. Their address is: 156 Utah Ave., So. San Francisco, CA 94080, phone (415) 952-4546. 3. Ener-G Foods: The current listing for product ingredients shows that Guar Gum and Calcium Chloride are being discontinued. 4. BASCO is offering the Authentic Foods Bean Products and has a new mailing address: PO Box 1498, Monument, CO 80132. Their phone number is: 800- MY Bread, (800 692-7323). 5. Authentic Foods is now offering by mail a GF product line made from bean flour. This flour is different from the Canadian bean flour. The products are: bean flour, Falafel Mix, Italian Veggie Mix, Pancake & Muffin mix, and Chocolate Cake Mix. They also offer vanilla powder, maple sugar, and xanthan gum. Their address is: Authentic Foods, PO Box 48813, Los Angeles, CA 90048, phone 213 934-0424. They can also be ordered from BASCO. 6. Natural Feast Corp. is expanding their line of Deep Dish Pies made with natural ingredients and fresh fruits. Production is in a gluten-free plant. The frozen pies are available in various sizes (8 oz to 3 1/2 lb.). They are available in apple, blueberry, lemon cream, cherry, peach, or pumpkin. A variety pack of pies is also available. They are shipped 2nd day air for delivery Wednesday through Friday. Shipment is available to most worldwide locations. For orders call (800) 748-2772 or (508) 536-2625. 7. Foods, 3536 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, phone (415) 255-2139 is offering GF cookies. They are available in various flavors: Biscotti (Chocolate Hazelnut, Chocolate Chip Hazelnut, Almond, Chocolate Chip Almond), Anise Butter Cookies, Cinnamon Marble Cookie, Date & Nut Bar, Walnut Chocolate Butter Cookies, Hazelnut Chocolate Butter Cookie, and Pecan Sand Dollars. Each item is available in one pound, half pound or singles. 8. Canola Oil based upon its genetic family should be appropriate for the GF diet. Many report celiac type of symptoms after eating products with canola oil as an ingredient. Celiacs are known to have additional intolerances. As a Canadian celiac study showed, problems can be encountered with everything from rice to chicken. There are many assumptions why canola oil may present problems. Those celiacs with problems should avoid canola oil by using another oil. 9. Fast Foods Items are a risk for celiacs. Your life style will determine which items are included in your diet and the risks acceptable from ingredients or cross contamination. A new area of concern is the practice of individual stores buying from different purveyors. Restaurants can be locally or corporate owned. When locally owned, there is often a greater possibility for the restaurant to use similar items from local sources, which may not always be the same ingredients as the corporate item. These differences include the potential for preparing items differently and the introduction of cross contamination. When traveling, ask questions about the GF menu items you use at local restaurants. 10. General Food Corporation no longer reports the gluten-free status of products. Information is supplied on pure ingredients on the label. Details on secondary items (flavors, maltodextrin, spices, etc.) that could contain gluten are not reported. Their logic is that these items are minor ingredients and any toxic proteins would be negligible. Celiacs should complain about this disservice to their health by calling Customer Service at (800) 431-1003. 11. GF Product Status is an area of confusion among the FDA, celiacs, and manufacturers. When we are told that the status is a result of product tests, celiacs should ask questions about the test standards. Which grains are considered toxic? For which grains was the product tested? What is the maximum allowable toxic protein content in the finished product? ero is the best course of action. Several companies no longer identify items that are GF. This is wonderful when comprehensive ingredient information is on the label. When nebulous terms, natural flavors, and actual ingredients are not released, celiacs should avoid the product. Understanding production techniques and sources of gluten remains the celiac's responsibility. 12. Presto Bread Slicing System. The system holds a loaf of bread and guides for an electric or bread knife. It is available from Service Merchandise, phone (800) 251-1212, for $14.97. It is catalog item number 08610NP. 13. Pasta Machines are used by celiacs around the country. Several groups are reporting good results with small machines and Bette Hagman's recipe. The manual machines and a set of dies are inexpensive, less than $100.00. Most pasta shapes are available. Bette Hagman's demonstration, in May, with a manual pasta machine showed how easy it is to obtain good, homemade pasta. 14. Pasta: A newly diagnosed celiac may not know that GF pasta and Chinese noodles are available. To determine your favorite pasta, try several different types by ordering one of each pasta. The primary ingredients are various combinations of rice (white and brown), corn, tapioca, or lentil. The major brands are: Mail Order Source Brand Available in Health Food Stores DeBoles: DeBoles X Dietary Specialties:Aproten, Drei Pauly, Papapasta, and Wel-Plan Ener-G Foods: Aglutella, and Aproten Ener-G Foods: Ener-G Foods X Food for Life X Mrs. Leeper's X Old Windmill: Orgran Pastariso X Westbrae X Food By George (fresh pasta) Mid Atlantic States 15. Mallard Pond Farms have added several new products to their popcorn flour. They are: a lactose-soy free brownie mix, pepper sauce, Green Chile seasoning, Hot Green Chile seasoning, and tarragon. A 15% discount is available to celiacs. They are planning to publish a GF cookbook toward the end of the year and would appreciate recipes using their popcorn flour. Groups interested in holding local cooking contests can request 15 pounds of flour. They will furnish a $20.00 cash prize to the local winner. For details or orders contact Heather Maloney at (800) 533-2676.