Comments for Gluten Free Life http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au Gluten free recipes, articles, information, food Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:46:32 +1000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Are gluten free foods also wheat free? by admin http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au/2008/06/are-gluten-free-foods-wheat-free/comment-page-1/#comment-8 admin Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:46:32 +0000 http://glutenfree.net.au/?p=40#comment-8 Helen, I'd be interested to know which gluten free bread uses wheat starch and/or spelt. You are correct in noting that spelt is wheat, however I'd like to point out that if spelt is included in food it cannot legally (in Australia and New Zealand at least) be labelled as gluten free. In fact, the same goes for wheat starch. I still stand by my statement that most gluten free foods are also wheat free. Of course, anyone with an allergy, food intollerance, or CD should be reading the label on every product they buy. Any ingredient containing wheat and/or gluten will be listed on the nutritional panel as this is a mandatory requirement in Australia and New Zealand. Jason Helen,

I’d be interested to know which gluten free bread uses wheat starch and/or spelt. You are correct in noting that spelt is wheat, however I’d like to point out that if spelt is included in food it cannot legally (in Australia and New Zealand at least) be labelled as gluten free. In fact, the same goes for wheat starch. I still stand by my statement that most gluten free foods are also wheat free. Of course, anyone with an allergy, food intollerance, or CD should be reading the label on every product they buy. Any ingredient containing wheat and/or gluten will be listed on the nutritional panel as this is a mandatory requirement in Australia and New Zealand.

Jason

]]> Comment on Are gluten free foods also wheat free? by Helen http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au/2008/06/are-gluten-free-foods-wheat-free/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Helen Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:21:16 +0000 http://glutenfree.net.au/?p=40#comment-7 Hi I would just point out a small change to the above blog statement. All gluten free foods are not necessarily wheat free not only for the glucose syrup reason stated. Some manufacturers do use wheat starch that has had the gluten removed. It's rarer because it's a more expensive process, however I have seen some food items, usually bread based, with "wheat starch (gluten removed)" listed in the ingredients. So it pays to be a little cautious and still read the ingredients list even on foods marked gluten free. Plus you may also find that products containing spelt will be listed gluten free. Spelt is an ancient form of wheat and the majority of wheat allergic people can't tolerate spelt, despite what the manufacturers would like you to believe. Helen Hi
I would just point out a small change to the above blog statement. All gluten free foods are not necessarily wheat free not only for the glucose syrup reason stated.
Some manufacturers do use wheat starch that has had the gluten removed. It’s rarer because it’s a more expensive process, however I have seen some food items, usually bread based, with “wheat starch (gluten removed)” listed in the ingredients. So it pays to be a little cautious and still read the ingredients list even on foods marked gluten free.
Plus you may also find that products containing spelt will be listed gluten free. Spelt is an ancient form of wheat and the majority of wheat allergic people can’t tolerate spelt, despite what the manufacturers would like you to believe.
Helen

]]> Comment on Recipes by admin http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au/recipes/comment-page-1/#comment-6 admin Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:13:52 +0000 http://glutenfree.net.au/?page_id=31#comment-6 Hi Beryl, As I write this my wife is trying out a new pastry recipe. If it works, we'll post it on the website soon! Jason Hi Beryl,

As I write this my wife is trying out a new pastry recipe. If it works, we’ll post it on the website soon!

Jason

]]> Comment on Are gluten free foods also wheat free? by admin http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au/2008/06/are-gluten-free-foods-wheat-free/comment-page-1/#comment-5 admin Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:09:45 +0000 http://glutenfree.net.au/?p=40#comment-5 Hi Leah, Thanks for your comment. It would be best for you to talk to your dietician or doctor before consuming any food that contains ingredients made from wheat. Jason Hi Leah,

Thanks for your comment. It would be best for you to talk to your dietician or doctor before consuming any food that contains ingredients made from wheat.

Jason

]]> Comment on Are gluten free foods also wheat free? by Leah Hetherington http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au/2008/06/are-gluten-free-foods-wheat-free/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Leah Hetherington Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:48:33 +0000 http://glutenfree.net.au/?p=40#comment-3 Hey i have recently had allergy tests adn wheat was on the list of things that i cannot have im wondering if i can have the glucose syrup from wheat? there are 100 ideas out there i need some help... Thanks Leah Hetherington Hey i have recently had allergy tests adn wheat was on the list of things that i cannot have im wondering if i can have the glucose syrup from wheat? there are 100 ideas out there i need some help… Thanks

Leah Hetherington

]]> Comment on Recipes by Beryl Davidson http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au/recipes/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Beryl Davidson Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:58:04 +0000 http://glutenfree.net.au/?page_id=31#comment-2 Hi. I haven't been gluten free for very long, but am certainly feeling the benefits! What I find is a great temptation to indulge in pastries from time to time, and inevitably regret it later. Is there any way to make a good gluten free pastry which can be rolled e.g. for pasties, etc? Or does anyone make a GF pastry mix or frozen pastry? It's so good to be able to have contact with others who have similar problems. Beryl. Hi. I haven’t been gluten free for very long, but am certainly feeling the benefits! What I find is a great temptation to indulge in pastries from time to time, and inevitably regret it later. Is there any way to make a good gluten free pastry which can be rolled e.g. for pasties, etc? Or does anyone make a GF pastry mix or frozen pastry? It’s so good to be able to have contact with others who have similar problems. Beryl.

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