<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi fellow listmates, Here is the summary I promised, based on the over 50 responses from people I wish I had time to thank personally. The overwhelming answer to my question of glutinous rice flour being the same as sweet rice flour is YES. Many told me it is safe and sticky, thus the adjective glutinous, not glutenous. Many also said it is great for cookie recipes and thickening. Sweet rice flour is higher in calories and heavier than regular rice flour. One response gave me a website which includes recipes using glutinous rice flour: http://www.GFrecipes.com/ The only concerns I received were about contamination and texture differing from the sweet rice flour that's mail ordered. However, many, many responses stated that they always get their sweet rice flour from Asian markets because it's less expensive and they have never reacted to it or had a problem with it . I also received one response from a listmate in Asia where glutinous or sweet rice flour is only used for special recipes that need the best quality rice flour, so we should enjoy it. Happy gluten-free baking! Julia Patchan ( 6 1/2 year old Tommy's mom )