<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I couldn't get a clear answer in the archives about the status of pharmaceutical glaze. It is made with an alcohol, but I would imagine that most of that evaporates in processing, does anything remain that is of a concern? Is it even a grain alcohol that is used? I have this tingling suspicion that it should be avoided. On a cheerier and upbeat note: I love my GF cookbooks that I received for Christmas. I realize how I've been struggling for the past 4 months and didn't know it. Recommendation: get several. The tips and hints alone are worth the shelf space. CBH