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Gluten-Free Living can set the record straight on the use of wheat in 
the natural flavors in Dannon yogurt.

In a post to the list, Cathy Frank asked how Dannon could use wheat in 
the ethanol used to flavor its yogurt without putting it on the label. 
She wrote that such use would violate the Food Allergen and Consumer 
Protection Act, or FALCPA, which requires the  labeling of wheat anytime 
it is used in a food, including when wheat is used in flavors. And she 
is right about the  law.

Dannon's official position is that its yogurt is  not "gluten safe" 
because the natural flavors contain ethanol that is derived from a 
source that could contain gluten.

In our Summer 2007 issue, we posed this same question to a spokesperson 
from Dannon who researched it and assured us wheat is not used to make 
the natural flavors. However, he could not be sure other gluten 
containing grains, particularly barley, are not used. Barley is not 
included in the allergens that have  to be listed under FALCPA.

Consequently, Dannon's official position is that it's yogurt is not 
"gluten safe." The plain yogurt is an exception and is considered gluten 
safe.

But there is more to this story because ethanol is always distilled. 
Distillation removes the protein harmful to those who have celiac 
disease.

We will email a copy of the full article on flavorings in yogurt to 
anyone who requests a copy by contacting us at [log in to unmask]


> Ann Whelan
> Editor/Publisher, Gluten-Free Living
> www.glutenfreeliving.com
> 560 Warburton Ave.,2nd floor
> Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
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