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I just spoke with a representive of benefiber - she said that they  
are recording customer responses to their change in ingredients (from  
guar gum to wheat dextrin) and that the more people who call or write  
about this concern, the more likely they will use the information.   
Go to www.benefiber.com for the phone number.


I also learned that benefiber with guar gum (the gf version) will  
continue to be made in the "medical nutrition" dept for those who  
require tube feedings...that it may be possible to order the gf  
version somehow through this department but she wasn't sure if they  
would allow individuals to order it.  Maybe gluten free mall or some  
celiac group could stock the gf version?  Also, if they will continue  
to make both versions, perhaps with enough consumer request/ 
complaint, both will remain available on store shelves.

The benefiber rep did read me this whole thing about the small  
quantity of gluten in the new formulation perhaps not being an issue  
for celiacs - I shared the concept I have read about 1 molecule  
potentially being enough to cause a reaction which, of course, would  
make their new formulation not safe for celiacs.  If anyone has any  
other interpretations, I would be interested!

Anyway, call and write to benefiber if this matters to you or your  
loved ones.

Kim in PA

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