I've got bad news for you wheat-free and gluten-free people out there: some corn tortillas are now being made with WHEAT GLUTEN! It is a disappointing trend that makes dining out even more difficult. And it's just another example of how wheat is added to almost everything our … [Read more...] about Beware the corn tortilla, it could have wheat!
Archives for September 2008
Gluten-free products are 242% more expensive
That's right, I did say 242%! This is according to a report on Gluten-free and regular foods: a cost comparison in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. They found that commercially available products labeled gluten-free are far more expensive than their … [Read more...] about Gluten-free products are 242% more expensive
Swirlz gluten-free cupcakes make people happy
I was in Chicago last weekend for a friend's wedding. The couple got married downtown in a beautiful ceremony and reception at The Casino Club. The dessert buffet was amazing with mounds of ice cream, mini creme brulees, and towers of cupcakes. Cupcakes that I can't eat, of … [Read more...] about Swirlz gluten-free cupcakes make people happy
Dine at Dosa Restaurant in SF for gluten-free
I discovered dosas, an Indian version of a crepe, on my honeymoon to India. Traditionally served for breakfast in South India, it was one of my favorite foods there. Check out the picture of me when I was first served a dosa for breakfast in India... it was so big! And I was so … [Read more...] about Dine at Dosa Restaurant in SF for gluten-free
Is glucose syrup gluten-free?
Glucose syrup is a liquid sweetener used in candy, desserts and that ice cream in the picture. It can made from any starch. In the United States, corn is used, but in Europe it is usually derived from wheat. One would assume that the wheat-based glucose contains gluten, but in … [Read more...] about Is glucose syrup gluten-free?
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