<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> In the recent summary on tuna, it was stated: S> The problem with most canned tuna is that it has HVP (hydrolyzed S> vegetable protein) that might contain gluten or vegetable broth that S> also might have gluten in it. In the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates what can be added to tuna. The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 161, Section 190 deals with canned tuna. In paragraph (a)(6)(v) it states: CFR> Vegetable broth in an amount not in excess of 5 percent of the CFR> volume capacity of the container, such broth to consist of a minimum CFR> of 0.5 percent by weight of vegetable extractives and to be prepared CFR> from two or more of the following vegetables: Beans, cabbage, carrots, CFR> celery, garlic, onions, parsley, peas, potatoes, green bell peppers, CFR> red bell peppers, spinach, and tomatoes. So the vegetable broth in canned tuna should be gluten-free. If hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) has been added to it, then it must also be declared as an ingredient. Also, I believe it is now required that the source be listed for hydrolyzed vegetable protein (wheat, corn, etc.), so even if the tuna does contain HVP (and many brands don't), you should be able to judge if it is safe. You can access the Code of Federal Regulations online at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/ You can access the search engine at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html#page1 Or you can look up specific sections (such as the one I sited above) at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-retrieve.html#page1 In the tuna summary, it was also mentioned. S> One person mentioned that all tuna has casein in it, which can be a S> problem for some people. First, remember that casein (milk protein) is gluten-free and therefore is not a problem for most celiacs. Only those celiacs with an additional sensitivity to casein need be concerned about it. Second, I could not find a single reference to casein (milk protein) in the section on canned tuna. Finally, if casein is added to canned tuna it would have to be listed as an ingredient on the label. I haven't ever seen it listed myself. In any case, I think it is fairly clear that the above statement is not correct; I would venture to guess that most (if not all) canned tuna does NOT have casein in it. Remember, this information applies only to products produced and sold in the United States. ------- Jim Lyles -------- ----- [log in to unmask] ------ -- Holly, Michigan, USA --