<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> >Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge with this list. I have been >reading the vinegar letters and shaking my head. ....deleted..... Wouldn't it be nice if someone could teach people with CD what all those chemicals on >food labels really mean. Leanne I expect that most people with CD are not trained chemists. The mathematical odds are really quite strongly against this possibility..however..they seem to be very aware of their needs and are all capable of reading and usnderstanding labels if the labels conform to simple rules. The labels do not always seem to do this. The complex legislation combined with the food manufacturers need to keep GF and other diet problems low key, in order to avoid scareing so called normal eaters, and the different approaches af various mfgs make the problem confusing for even the most dedicated label reader. e.g. Spices, Flavourings, Herbs are but 3 descriptions that are legal in the UK, but do not disclose Gluten Content. Modified Starch in the UK is often corn starch but does not have to be. No matter what your qualifications if the information required is not present..you are guessing, and you would have to ask more questions like everyone else. I am sure that everyone on the list however would be pleased to receive any constructive and informative advice form any qualified contributors. Regards Mike Johnson