Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Halloween Candy List for Gluten Free Diets
Click here for a "candy without gluten list" from About.com.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Catelli Pasta Sauce (Canada)
Dear Ms. ____,
Thank you for visiting our website.
As per your inquiry, all of our Catelli Pasta Sauces distributed in Canada, with the exception of Catelli Meat Sauce, are all gluten free. Please note that we would be pleased to mail to your home address a copy of our HEINZ ALLERGENIC & SENSITIVE INGREDIENT DOCUMENT. We trust this document will assist you with your quest for allergen information. We kindly ask that you provide us with your complete mailing address. Upon receipt of this information we will promptly forward the document in question.
Sincerely,
Michelle Altmid
Consumer Services
Heinz Canada
Thank you for visiting our website.
As per your inquiry, all of our Catelli Pasta Sauces distributed in Canada, with the exception of Catelli Meat Sauce, are all gluten free. Please note that we would be pleased to mail to your home address a copy of our HEINZ ALLERGENIC & SENSITIVE INGREDIENT DOCUMENT. We trust this document will assist you with your quest for allergen information. We kindly ask that you provide us with your complete mailing address. Upon receipt of this information we will promptly forward the document in question.
Sincerely,
Michelle Altmid
Consumer Services
Heinz Canada
Canadian Heinz Products
Wow! What a helpful email from Heinz Canada! Here is their reply email:
Dear Renee,
Thank you for your interest in Heinz Products. We certainly understand how difficult it can be to find foods that meet the requirements of a restricted diet.
As you requested, the following is a listing of all of our products that do NOT have gluten containing ingredients. The Classico products sold in Canada are produced here in the US, and would be free of gluten. If the product you asked about is not on this list, then it may contain gluten containing ingredients. Also, please note that recipes can change without notice. Therefore, we recommend you always check the ingredient statement on the label.
HEINZ PRODUCTS:
Heinz BBQ Sauces (Original, Chicken & Rib, Garlic, Honey Garlic Only)
Heinz Chili Sauce
Heinz Cocktail Sauce
Heinz Horseradish Sauce
Heinz Ketchup
Heinz Organic Ketchup
Heinz Reduced Sugar Ketchup
Heinz No-Sodium Added Ketchup
Heinz Hot & Spicy Ketchup
Heinz Mustard (All Varieties)
Heinz Pickles (All Varieties)
Heinz Peppers (All Varieties)
Heinz Relish (All Varieties)
Heinz Sloppy Joe Sauce
Heinz Tartar Sauce
Heinz Traditional Steak Sauce
Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
Heinz Vegetarian Beans
Heinz Distilled White Vinegar
Heinz Red Wine Vinegar
Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar
Heinz Apple Cider Flavored Vinegar
Heinz Red Wine Vinegar
Heinz Garlic Wine Vinegar
Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauces (Original #7, Honey Smokehouse, Hickory Brown Sugar, Spicy BBQ Only)
Jack Daniel's EZ Marinader -- Teriyaki Variety
Jack Daniel's EZ Marinader -- Garlic & Herb Variety
Jack Daniel's Steak Sauce (Both Varieties)
Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
Lea & Perrins Traditional Steak Sauce
TGI Fridays Salsa (All Varieties)
CLASSICO PRODUCTS:
Classico Red Sauces (All Varieties)
Classico Alfredo Sauces (All Varieties)
Classico Pesto Sauces (All Varieties)
Classico Bruschetta (All Varieties)
DELIMEX PRODUCTS:
UPC CODE: PRODUCT NAME:
1769600012 Taquitos, 36 ct. Delimex Chicken
1769600018 Tamales, 12 ct. Delimex Beef
1769600019 Tamales, 12 ct. Delimex Chicken & Cheese
1769600024 Tamales, 6 ct. Delimex Beef
1769600028 Taquitos, 25 ct. Delimex Beef
1769600029 Taquitos, 25 ct. Delimex Chicken
1769600048 Taquitos, 36 ct. Delimex Beef
1769600095 Taquitos, 12 ct. Delimex Beef
1769600096 Taquitos, 12 ct. Delimex Chicken
1769600155 Tamales, 15 ct. Costco Beef
1769600159 Tamales, 20 ct. Delimex Beef, Costco
1769600180 Taquitos, 60 ct. Delimex Beef
1769600186 Taquitos, 60 ct. Sam's Club Beef
1769600214 Taquitos, 25 ct. Delimex 3-Cheese
1769600565 Tamales, 20 ct. Beef, Sam's Club
1769600684 Taquitos, 66 ct. Costco Beef
1769600685 Taquitos, 66 ct. Costco Chicken
ORE-IDA PRODUCTS:
UPC CODE: PRODUCT NAME:
13120XXXXX- ALL VARIETIES of Ore-Ida® Tater Tots®
1312001879 Ore-Ida® ABC Tater Tots®
1312000080 Ore-Ida Golden Patties® (9 ct.)
1312000258 Ore-Ida® Golden Fries® (32 oz.)
1312000278 Ore-Ida® Golden Fries® (5 lb.)
1312000286 Ore-Ida® Golden Crinkles® (32 oz.)
1312000291 Ore-Ida® Golden Crinkles® (5 lb.)
1312000296 Ore-Ida® Pixie Crinkles (26 oz.)
1312000377 Ore-Ida® Cottage Fries (32 oz.)
1312000392 Ore-Ida® Southern Style Hash Browns (32 oz.)
1312000428 Ore-Ida® Country Style Steak Fries (28 oz.)
1312000455 Ore-Ida® Zesty Twirls (28 oz.)
1312000469 Ore-Ida® Potatoes O'Brien (28 oz.)
1312000647 Ore-Ida® French Fries (8 lb.)
1312000654 Ore-Ida® Country Style Hashbrowns (6 lb.)
1312000784 Ore-Ida® Steam N' Mash Cut Russets®
1312000785 Ore-Ida® Steam N' Mash Cut Sweet Potatoes®
1312000786 Ore-Ida® Steam N' Mash Three Cheese Potatoes®
1312000787 Ore-Ida® Steam N' Mash Garlic Seasoned Potatoes®
1312000483 Ore-Ida® Golden Twirls® (28 oz.)
1312000484 Ore-Ida® Zesties® (2 lb.)
1312000800 Ore-Ida® Steak Fries® (28 oz.)
1312000801 Ore-Ida® Shoestrings® (5 lb)
1312000828 Ore-Ida® Shoestrings® (28 oz.)
1312000829 Ore-Ida® Shoestrings® (40 oz.)
1312000833 Ore-Ida® Country Style Hashbrowns (30 oz.)
1312000854 Ore-Ida® Hash Browns (5 lb.)
1312000862 Ore-Ida® Country Style Hashbrowns (6 lb.)
1312001012 Ore-Ida® Potato Wedges with Skins (24 oz.)
1312001036 Ore-Ida® Crispers® (20 oz.)
1312001176 Ore-Ida® Waffle Fries® (22 oz.)
1312001190 Ore-Ida® Steak Fries® (3.75 lb.)
1312001260 Ore-Ida® Extra Crispy Crinkle Cut (26 oz.)
1312001280 Ore-Ida® Extra Crispy Seasoned Crinkle Cut® (26 oz.)
1312001417 Ore-Ida® Extra Crispy Fast Food Fries (26 oz.)
1312001461 Ore-Ida® Country Fries (30 oz.)
1312001492 Ore-Ida® Fast Food Fries (4 lb.)
1312008564 Ore-Ida® Golden Crinkles® (8 lb.)
1312008572 Ore-Ida® Golden Crinkles® (8 lb.) CLUB
SMART ONES PRODUCTS:
UPC CODE: PRODUCT NAME:
2580002011 Smart Ones Broccoli & Cheddar Potatoes
2580002247 Smart Ones Lemon Herb Chicken Piccata
2580002254 Smart Ones Fiesta Chicken
2580002360 Smart Ones Santa Fe Rice & Beans
2580002904 Smart Ones Creamy Tuscan Chicken
2580002907 Smart Ones Grilled Chicken in Garlic Herb Sauce
2580002915 Smart Ones Home-Style Chicken
2580002918 Smart Ones Chicken Santa Fe
Again, we appreciate you taking the time to contact us. If you need further information, feel free to call us at this toll-free number (1-800-255-5750). Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM, Eastern Time.
Heinz Consumer Resource Center
Heinzconsumeraffairs@us.
P.S. - For your convenience, here's a recipe for a barbecue sauce without gluten-containing ingredients:
Heinz Ketchup Basic Barbecue Sauce
½ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
In saucepan, combine all ingredients.
Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Brush ribs or chicken with sauce during last 10 minutes of grilling or broiling.
Makes about ¾ cup of sauce.
Monday, October 5, 2009
How To Store Homemade Gluten Free Bread
I was just starting out on this adventure of Gluten Free shopping when I ran into someone who was more knowledgeable than I. Her husband had Celiac Disease and she was quite helpful to me and gave me quite a few hints.
One of those hints I will share with you now: How to Store Gluten Free Bread
Most of you will most likely make your own bread, either in a bread machine or with a heavy duty mixer. Or maybe even with a hand held Kitchen Aid mixer. You'll bake it and let it cool. Then because it smells so good, maybe you'll eat a slice. But then what? GF bread is always so crumbly after the first day, how do you store it?
This is what has worked the best for my family:
You'll need a gallon sized zip lock plastic bag, wax paper, a cutting board for GF bread, and a bread knife.
Slice up your GF bread. Cut out rectangles about the size of your bread slices from the wax paper. Place one of the heels of bread in your plastic bag, then a piece of your wax paper, continue to alternate with the bread and wax paper until you are done. Seal the bag. Place in freezer.
Now you have bread that is ready by the slice. Simply place in toaster or toaster oven when ready to eat.
If you want a slice of bread that is warm and moist, but have only frozen slices? Check it out and try it!:
Place slice of bread on microwave safe plate. Place a small piece of paper towel, just barely sprinkled with water. Lay it over the slice of bread and microwave for about 15-20 seconds. Turn bread over and microwave for about another 7-10 seconds. The times will vary and you may have to experiment a few times to get it right. But the end result should produce a slice of bread like it just came out of the oven! yum!
One of those hints I will share with you now: How to Store Gluten Free Bread
Most of you will most likely make your own bread, either in a bread machine or with a heavy duty mixer. Or maybe even with a hand held Kitchen Aid mixer. You'll bake it and let it cool. Then because it smells so good, maybe you'll eat a slice. But then what? GF bread is always so crumbly after the first day, how do you store it?
This is what has worked the best for my family:
You'll need a gallon sized zip lock plastic bag, wax paper, a cutting board for GF bread, and a bread knife.
Slice up your GF bread. Cut out rectangles about the size of your bread slices from the wax paper. Place one of the heels of bread in your plastic bag, then a piece of your wax paper, continue to alternate with the bread and wax paper until you are done. Seal the bag. Place in freezer.
Now you have bread that is ready by the slice. Simply place in toaster or toaster oven when ready to eat.
If you want a slice of bread that is warm and moist, but have only frozen slices? Check it out and try it!:
Place slice of bread on microwave safe plate. Place a small piece of paper towel, just barely sprinkled with water. Lay it over the slice of bread and microwave for about 15-20 seconds. Turn bread over and microwave for about another 7-10 seconds. The times will vary and you may have to experiment a few times to get it right. But the end result should produce a slice of bread like it just came out of the oven! yum!
A Peek at my Pantry
So I find it helpful when I see what others do and what they have in their fridge and pantry. That way I get a better handle on what I'm up against and it gives me more confidence. If you are like this keep reading.
I will list what I usually keep in my pantry and shelves. Then further down I will type out what I keep in my fridge. If it helps you to know, I am on a budget and I try to get what is cheapest but also what is healthy; a good balance of both.
In My Pantry:
Flour:
Sorghum Flour
Tapioca (Starch) Flour
White Rice Flour
Cornstarch
Potato Starch Flour
Potato Flour
Sweet Rice Flour
Featherlight Flour Mix
French Bread/Pizza Mix
Cereal:
Panda Puffs
Gorilla Munch
Various GF Chex varieties
Some Gluten containing cereal for the rest of the family
Other Baking Products:
Guar Gum
Unflavored Gelatin
Egg Replacer
Salt
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Vanilla Flavoring/Extract
Dry Milk Powder
Hershey's Baking Cocoa
An off brand of chocolate chips
Brown Sugar
White Sugar
Powdered Sugar
Light Corn Syrup
Raisins
Craisins
Shredded Coconut
Canola Oil
Olive Oil
Crisco
Various kinds of Rice
GF Pasta
Potatos
Onions
Squash
Pudding Mix
Canned Black beans
Canned Tomatoes
Tomato Paste
Pasta Sauce
Canned Stir Fry Veggies
Tuna
Salmon
Canned Fruit
Black Olives
Chips
Crackers
Fruit Snacks
Peanut Butter
Honey
Chicken Bouillon
In The Freezer:
Almond Meal/Flour
Quinoa Flour
Brown Rice Flour
Ground Flax Seed
Corn Meal
Flax Seed
Yeast
Juice
Veggies
Fruit
Homemade Sliced Bread
Brown Rice Tortillas
Ice Cream
Hormel Pepperoni
Hormel Canadian Bacon
Meat
GF Chicken Nuggets
In The Refrigerator:
Milk
Juice
Water
Jelly/Jam
Butter
Salad Dressings
La Choy Lite Soy Sauce (Cheaper than Tamari)
Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
Heinz Ketchup
Miracle Whip
Mustard
Pickle Relish
Pickles
Beef Bouillon
Eggs
Yogurt
Cheese
Deli Meat
Leftovers
Applesauce
Vegetables
Fruit
I will list what I usually keep in my pantry and shelves. Then further down I will type out what I keep in my fridge. If it helps you to know, I am on a budget and I try to get what is cheapest but also what is healthy; a good balance of both.
In My Pantry:
Flour:
Sorghum Flour
Tapioca (Starch) Flour
White Rice Flour
Cornstarch
Potato Starch Flour
Potato Flour
Sweet Rice Flour
Featherlight Flour Mix
French Bread/Pizza Mix
Cereal:
Panda Puffs
Gorilla Munch
Various GF Chex varieties
Some Gluten containing cereal for the rest of the family
Other Baking Products:
Guar Gum
Unflavored Gelatin
Egg Replacer
Salt
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Vanilla Flavoring/Extract
Dry Milk Powder
Hershey's Baking Cocoa
An off brand of chocolate chips
Brown Sugar
White Sugar
Powdered Sugar
Light Corn Syrup
Raisins
Craisins
Shredded Coconut
Canola Oil
Olive Oil
Crisco
Various kinds of Rice
GF Pasta
Potatos
Onions
Squash
Pudding Mix
Canned Black beans
Canned Tomatoes
Tomato Paste
Pasta Sauce
Canned Stir Fry Veggies
Tuna
Salmon
Canned Fruit
Black Olives
Chips
Crackers
Fruit Snacks
Peanut Butter
Honey
Chicken Bouillon
In The Freezer:
Almond Meal/Flour
Quinoa Flour
Brown Rice Flour
Ground Flax Seed
Corn Meal
Flax Seed
Yeast
Juice
Veggies
Fruit
Homemade Sliced Bread
Brown Rice Tortillas
Ice Cream
Hormel Pepperoni
Hormel Canadian Bacon
Meat
GF Chicken Nuggets
In The Refrigerator:
Milk
Juice
Water
Jelly/Jam
Butter
Salad Dressings
La Choy Lite Soy Sauce (Cheaper than Tamari)
Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
Heinz Ketchup
Miracle Whip
Mustard
Pickle Relish
Pickles
Beef Bouillon
Eggs
Yogurt
Cheese
Deli Meat
Leftovers
Applesauce
Vegetables
Fruit
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