<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kraft_Onlineteam1" <[log in to unmask]> > Thanks for contacting our Web site! > > BALANCE BAR/JENNY CRAIG > > We do not currently have information on the gluten content of Balance > Bar/Jenny Craig products. > > Gluten sensitivity is considered a food intolerance. Gluten > intolerance is NOT the same as wheat allergy; it is a sensitivity to > several grains (wheat, barley, rye, oats) due to the protein gluten. > > Our policy is to always label the gluten containing ingredients (e.g., > wheat, barley, rye, tricale, oats and spelt) in our ingredient statement. > > In addition, we provide "Allergen Information" in a statement separate > from the ingredient statement; Consumers who cannot consume gluten > need to check both places. > > The "Allergy Information" labeling appears near the ingredient > statement to provide information for consumers with food allergies; If > an allergen (e.g., wheat) does not exist in our formulation, but the > products are manufactured on shared equipment it is our Policy to > include an Allergy Information statement, for example: > > Allergy Information: Manufactured on Equipment that Processes Wheat, > Peanut and Tree Nuts. > > Individuals with gluten-sensitivity would be able to refer to this > statement to determine if they should consume the bars.