<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> > Wholesome & Hearty Foods, Inc., makes a product called "AlmondMylk". > According to a letter from them, dated May 19, 1995, there are two > flavors: Original and Vanilla. The original flavor contains barley > malt and is NOT GF. However, the Vanilla flavor is gluten-free and > therefore safe for celiacs. > > To quote the letter: "...I have researched the points of concern such > as wheat or wheat like ingredients, grain alcohol vanilla, and barley > enzymes used in processing. I have been assured that there are no > products that would be suspicious for the Celiac person....try our > product AlmondMylk, Vanilla. This flavored non soy and non dairy > beverage made from almonds is a refreshing and satisfying milk > substitute..." > The letter is signed by Frank Card D.C.-N.D., National Sales Manager. > Contact info: > Wholesome & Hearty Foods, Inc. > 975 S.E. Sandy Blvd. > Portland, OR 97214 > Phone: (503) 238-5624 > Fax: (503) 232-6485 This is the ingredients list for Wholesome & Hearty Foods Vanilla AlmondMylk: Oregon mountain water (huh? So is Portland's drinking water!) Brown rice syrup Almonds Natural vanilla Lecithin Sodium citrate Sea salt Ginger Carrageenan Since the letter from Wholesome & Hearty Foods does not identify the basis for their brown rice syrup, natural vanilla, or lecithin ingredients, isn't it prudent to consider Vanilla AlmondMylk NOT GF until Wholesome & Hearty Foods divulges this information? Nancy received a telephone response similar to this letter, but could not be assured that the basis for these ingredients would always remain GF (because of supplier/production issues). As a result, Nancy's Natural Foods does not promote this product as being GF -- the health risk is too great. -Roy +---------------------------------------+ | [log in to unmask] | | Mentor Graphics Corp - IMD | | 8005 SW Boeckman Rd | | Wilsonville, OR 97070-7777 | | 503/685-7000 x2391 | +---------------------------------------+