Gluten Free Q & A: Ask Other Gluten Free Kiwi's Your Gluten Free Questions!

Is Coffee gluten free? 
Frequently Asked Questions About Gluten Free Coffee...

has anyone got any advice or easy cheap healthy recipes??? in need of help 
I have just found out I am wheat and gluten intolerant also have to cut back on spices, I am on diet also which makes it hard. I am 19 and a student, so...

does qadbury diary milk and five star chocolate contains gluten 
Does cadbury diary milk and five star chocolate contains gluten? Also want to know if black label whisky and other scotch gluten free....

being GF, does anyone else react when cooking with flour 
I have gone GF this last 6 months and feel great....EXCEPT when a family member has a birthday and requests a traditional food. I make homemade taco shells,...

Itchy Rash After Using Aveeno Lotion 
I've been gluten free for two years now. I am 21 years old, and I've never had skin problems. This summer I decided to use an ultra-moisturizing lotion...

Taking a break from gluten free eating  
My husband is a Celiac and has no immediate symptoms when he does not follow his diet. He has bone loss & very low iron. When we go on vacation he thinks...

Gluten causes Obesity 
Not a question as such for you but just thought I would like to mention that I have been gluten free for 10 years now (self diagnosed) I lost a total of...

Always Hungry 
After 4 years of suffering with weight loss, memory problems, stomach problems and being tired ALL the time, etc., my husband was FINALLY diagnosed with...

When to start a gluten free diet? 
Hi there I have a 9 year old son who has recently tested positive (the blood test) as a possible coeliac disease sufferer. He has suffered over the past...

Celiac disease cross contamination 
My husband works as a baker, can the flour he works with and comes home with on his clothing make me sick? I was just diagnosed with celiac disease and...

Tapioca Flour Questions 
Frequently asked gluten free questions about tapioca flour...

baking pizza  
i have a wood fired pizza business and I would like to offer a gluten free alternative. I can get gluten free crusts and I would use a pizza peel reserved...

The importance of correct diagnosis 
Hi, I would be grateful if anyone could provide me with professionally-backed advice on the potential health consequences of taking gluten out of a child's...

baking gluten free cookies 
I'm trying to convert my old fashioned (non gluten free) choc chip cookie recipe. I have switched to a gluten-free flour mixture along with adding xanthan...

Gluten on Brazil nuts 
I am a coeliac and have been 100% gluten free with only 3 or 4 accidents for around 4 years. I suffer severely from even a tiny amount. Just recently...

Gluten free soy sauce 
Hi I am a doctor, recently graduated. I suffer from Crohn's Disease and have been in a gluten free (mostly carbohydrate) diet for 4 years. I recently started...

Wierd Taste in Gluten Free Foods 
What is the wierd taste in most gulten free foods? The after taste (especially in breads) is awful. Some bakery items are ok and some have that wierd...

My recipe calls for potatoe starch, what is the difference in potatoe flour and potatoe starch? 
Can I use potatoe flour instead of potatoe starch? Maybe different amount? ...

acid/baking soda taste in my gluten free baking? 
I have just started baking again and bought a gluten free flour from the supermarket that said I could do a straight swap into any recipe. However, whatever...

Salicylates, amines and glutamates?  
Has any one else been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease and also been on an elimiantion diet for possible food intolerances to salicylates, amines and glutamates?...

Gluten Free Flat Bread Consumer Survey 
I am a fourth year Food Technology student at Massey University. For one of my papers, a group of us are developing a gluten free flat bread and part of...

Can one be Glutenized by absorbtion? 
I work part time as a waitress/bartender and I was wondering if beer can be absorbed through the skin? I always feel like poo the 2 to 3 days after working...

how long to feel the after effects of eating gluten when your gf? 
hi, i haven't been diagnosed but i started noticing extreme bloat, gas, and extended stomache after eating most things for about a year now (i'm 33)...after...

Is normal flour ok if making unleavened bread for gluten free. 
I was told that if I change the way I think of bread and the way I make it I could use normal flour for gluten free un leavened bread. I dont understand...

rye bread 
I just read in a gluten free cookbook that 100% rye bread is allowed. Is this possible?...

rashes and gluten 
i have been gluten free for a little over a year after being tested for celiac spru and it being a positive results-my stomach problems are alot better...

Is MCDONALDS gluten free? 
Hi does anybody know if macdonalds icecreams and ice cream sundaes are gluten free or their fries?? thanks...

gluten free and sugar free? 
Hi All, I went on a gf diet about 5 years ago which temporarily seemed to make my problems go away. For the past year everything that I was experiencing...

Chinese Food 
Hi! A group of close friends and I were thinking of going to a local. mid-nice Chinese restaurant for a celebration. After planning to go however, we found...

Are Nutella and apple sauce gluten free? 
Are Nutella and apple sauce gluten free? Forgive my ignorance, I can't find it on the products...

Beer, Wine and Misc 
I'm not a Kiwi, am I still allowed on this site?! :) 3 weeks ago I had a health crash which resulted in me finding out I'm Gluten Intolerant. I am much...

Q: Products packed on a line processing wheat ...Gluten free? 
When a gluten free item/product is stating (at the bottom) it's been packed in a facility that processed wheat etc. Does that disqualify the product...

are chips fried in the same oil as breaded products ok for a person on a gluten free diet 
are chips fried in the same oil as breaded products ok for a person on a gluten free diet...

Constipation and Gluten Free Diet 
Since I have been on a gluten free diet, I am having a constipation problem. I have never been bothered with this problem before, and nothing I seen to...

whole grain oats including oat bran 
I'm on a gluten free diet, can I eat the above on this diet? These oats are in a cereal that I love but not sure if they are ok and my acupunturist isn't...

Gluten free and sinuses 
I have gone gluten free on a last effort to see if that was the cause of my years of suffering from chronic sinus and allergy problems ... low & behold,...

Going Gluten Free & Weight Gain 
I have dermatitis herpetiformis (a form of Celiac). My gluten free diet has caused me to gain weightWHY????...

Gluten and Sacroiliac joint dysfunction 
I have been having problems with my sacroiliac joint this year in that it keeps slipping out of place and causing me one-sided lower back pain. My chiropractor...

substituting gluten free all purpose flour in a recipe 
I remember reading something about adding xanthan gum to baking recipes when substituting a gluten free flour for regular all purpose flour. Is this...

Xanthan Gum in NZ 
Hi How easy is it to find Xanthan Gum in New Zealand for baking GF bread ? I'm going to be moving to NZ for the summer and I'm wondering if I can find...

My home made gluten free bread always fails 
I have made gluten free bread from recipes found on line and in my gluten free cook book. They always rise beautifuly in the oven and then collapse right...

Cocoa powder 
Would cocoa powder bother me if I am gluten intolerant? I called Hershey today and they said it would list the possible allergen if they thought it was...

Maggi vegetable stocks 
Are Maggi vegetable stocks gluten free? I've just gone onto a gluten free diet and know enough to know that gluten is in some enexpected ingredients but...

Are Black Sesame seeds Gluten Free? 
Hello! Probably a simple question: are black sesame seeds gluten free? Thanks so much! A newbie in this field =...

additives 
I have recently discovered that my nine year old son is gluten-sensitive. He has some very typical responses to gluten that go away when gluten is withdrawn...

Popcorn Factory 
I'm trying to find out if the popcorn factory has gluten free products. My sister recently had to start a gluten free diet and her birthday is coming...

Going Gluten free 
Someone told me it is harmful to go GL if you are not diagnosed as being intolerant to GL. Is this true...

Travel to New Zealand with gluten intolerant son 
I will be visiting New Zealand for two weeks with my five year old son, who is gluten intolerant. I was wondering how much of his gluten free food (bread,...

Is Bacon Gluten Free? 
I was just wondering if bacon is gluten free? I though it would be but then another gluten free friend suggested it might not be. Help?...

What Emulsifiers & Additives Are Gluten Free? 
Hi there, I have been diagnosed with Celiac disease and I have been doing my research. I am one of those silent sufferers who don't have any symptoms...

does cocoa have gluten in it? 
Does cocoa have gluten in it...

Gluten Free Thanksgiving 
Questions about gluten free thanks giving...

is it possible that the gluten free foods dont agree with me due to my IBS 
Hi, I have been gluten free for a few months now after determining i have an intolerance - i was great for the first few weeks. However, recently my bloating...

Homemade Made Gluten Free Bread 
Can coconut milk be used in baking bread?...

Can Gluten Free People Use Wheat Bags? 
Hi there I have a very random question to ask, but I am unsure on who the right person is to ask so I thought you would probably know. I am wanting...

"A Gluten Attack" 
Hi I have been GF for about 2 years, unfortunately on occasion when gluten seems to sneak into my plate discussed as something else, the next day is hell!!...

Is Soy Lecithin Gluten Free? 
I have been GF for just over a year now and have been feeling good about the change. I have come across Whittaker's dark chocolate with peppermint that...

Serving Gluten Free Food With Gluten Containing Food 
Can anyone please tell me, if I can serve gluten-free bread next to bread containing gluten (in separate baskets/platters)? If every care has been taken...

Emigrating to NZ from UK with my 7year old Coeliac daughter 
Can anyone help me and outline how easy it is in NZ to live day to day as a coeliac? You know the stuff like bread, pasta, biccies etc. Over here we're...

Is barley wheat Gluten Free? 
Can my son eat cereals with barley wheat in . Sainsburys cereals say suitable for coeliacs but the have barley wheat in. Thanks...

Has anyone had a problem with their celiac disease flaring up after eating Nature's Own Gluten Free bread? 
I bought a loaf of Nature's Own gluten free bread last week. My husband ate and enjoyed the taste of two sandwiches he made using this bread. The bread's...

Gluten Free Baked beans 
are koo baked beans gluten free? I would also like to enquirer wether pronutro is gluten free?...

Soy ingredients 
If I'm not supposed to have Soy then why does everything labeled 'Gluten-Free' have some sort of Soy product in it?...

Bitter Taste in Gluten Free Breads 
When I bake gluten free bread, no matter which recipe, it always includes a sweetner. when I cut down on the sugar in the bread recipe the bread always...

What are some of the side effect eating gluten free flours?  
Do gluten free flours cause constipation? I have experienced this issue since eating bread baked with various gluten free flours. What flour(s) would...

who diagnoses gluten intolerance 
this may be a dumb question but is it your normal doctor that can test your intolerance or do you have to go to a natural doctor???...

Gluten Free Dairy Free Cookbooks 
Which gluten free/dairy free cookbook would you recommend that is the best for use in New Zealand (easy to obtain ingredients) for a newbie to Gluten free....

instant mashed potatoes 
can i grind instant mashed potato flakes into a flour and use it as a gluten free flour and is barley flour gluten free...

Gluten allergy / intolerance testing 
Hi all, Gluten intolerance runs quite strongly in my family. My mother put me on a gluten free diet when i was kid. I've recently gone back on it and...

is cadbury's chocolate eclair gluten free? 
hey.....i am celiac and living in India......is cadbury's chocolate eclair gluten free??? and is 5 star of the same company gluten free???...

Are Fish n Chips Shop Chips Gluten Free? 
Hi, are fish n chip shop Chips gluten free? I know there might be trace amounts of gluten from the batter on other foods but do the actual chips usually...

Does anyone in NZ grow Buckwheat as a GF product? 
I would like to consider growing Buckwheat to produce GF flour. Does anyone have any experience/ advice. Where would I get commercial quantities etc...

basic bread ingredients 
hi guys, i have recently bought a breadmaker but am struggling to get hold of certain ingredients, some of which i dont actually know what they are haha...

Gluten Free Cupcakes Sinking 
Hello! I've made plenty of gluten-free cookies, cakes and cupcakes. I've found that the cupcakes seem to sink quite a bit after they've cooled off. ...

Gluten Free Filo Pastry 
Has any one found a recipe for gluten free that is for Filo pastry, as I want to make a yummy strudel, help!!...

Gluten free diet causing acne? 
I have been gluten free for 2 months and am having terrible skin reactions - acne on face and chest. I am 32 and i never get this type of acne when hormonal...

Gluten Free White Sauce Recipe 
How does one make a gluten free white sauce please? REPLY Use gluten free flour like corn or rice flour instead of wheat flour. Other then that it is...

Using Stoneware for Gluten Free cooking 
My son was just diagnosed with Celiac. Can I use my stoneware I've had for years to cook his gluten free food on and be sure it's safe?? Thanks....

Is Red Wine Gluten Free? 
On gluten free am I able to drink a glass of red wine before dinner?...

New to Gluten Free - 
I'm on my 3rd day of being gluten free and I'm curious if others felt the way that I do. On the whole, I feel pretty good. I'm just really hungry all...

School lunches 
SCHOOL LUNCHES I wrote the story New Little person and have since come up against more problems with Charlotte. She now has to be gluten...

Wheat Free Drinks  
Hi am looking for a wheat/gluten free alternative to Complan for my pregnant teenage daughter. And any other helpful suggestions. Regards Bernadette...

how come  
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuudge, why can't it be gluten free? Fudge can can gluten free if you choose gluten free ingredients to make it...

Gluten free unleavened bread 
Do i need to be concerned about gluten in partaking of the Lord's Supper unleavened bread? Once a week a small piece 1/2x1/2....

Blood test are fine, but I certainly am having issues 
Hi, I had a blood test a few weeks ago, results are fine, but I seem to have alot of things happening that would suggest something is not right, especially...

Baking/Contamination 
I want to bake gluten free cookies for my sister. If I use my stoneware pans that I've cooked many non-gluten free products on, will they contaminate...

New to the GF world, and struggling a bit. 
I have recently found out that I am gluten intolerant, in fact this is week number 3. I have found it quite hard when it comes to shopping, and have mistakenly...

Is Organic Miso Paste Gluten Free. 
Is commercially produced organic miso paste safely gluten free?...

Gluten Cross Contamination with Turkey Stuffing? 
If the turkey is stuffed with bread crumb stuffing and baked, does the gluten penetrate the meat?...

Gluten Free bread failures 
Can some-one tell me why do my attempts at making the gluten free bread from recipes i have been given or those on the bread mix bags turn out HORRIBLE,...

What are the symptoms if you are intolerant to gluten? 
What are the symptoms if you are intolerant to gluten? ...

Venerdi Bread & Dovedale bread. 
Where in Christchurch do you get the cinnamon sweet sultana bread & the Dovedale GF grain bread that's been mentioned? I've seen Dovedale grain bread...

Waiting for specialist appointment , can I reduce my gluten intake while waiting? 
I am feeling really tired all the time, can fall asleep during the day easily, am on iron supplement and folic acid. Have just tested positive by G.P for...

Headaches when gluten eliminated from diet. 
I would like to try to go gluten free as I believe I have the symptoms of intolerance. I find it difficult as once I eliminate it from my diet I get a...

Need a gluten-free, low-GI breakfast cereal 
Hi there Processed gluten-free cereals cost a fortune. I'd like to make my own, if possible. So I'm searching for grains/cereal products which could work...

Starting out. 
I am into week 3 of going GF and I feel terrible, have a bad foggy brain which I never had before and I am putting on weight which I can't afford to do...

Gluten Free Calorie Counting 
Hi Everyone... I am considering setting up a little calorie counting/snack ideas/ meal ideas page on gluten free kiwi. To take a look at the calories...

Skin Products 
Does anyone know if someone with Coeliacs can use Aveeno products? They are great for dry skin but I see they have wheat products in them? Also is there...

asthma and gluten free. 
has any one had any success with reducing (or eliminating!!??) asthma on a gluten free diet - - - - - - Reply. On a dairy free diet - more so then...

Gluten Free Home-made hot breakfast cereal recipe 
Hi, Does anyone have a recipe for a hot breakfast cereal, similar to the commercially available cereals to which you add water and heat in a microwave?...

Gluten Free videos for kids 
Our 7 year-old son is on the Gluten Casein free diet and has been since January 2009 after tests confirmed his allergies. As you know, this makes him...

Where on Aucklands North Shore Can I Find Maggi Gluten free products 
Maggi Gluten free products Where on Aucklands North Shore can you buy the full range of these products. Following their display at the recent show nobody...

Food Intolerance Testing in Auckland? 
Hi i think i may have a food intolerance how and where do i get tested PLEASE auckland. - - - - - - Hi Victoria. You GP should be able to order some...

Psoriasis sufferer - should I go gluten free? 
Has anyone had psoriasis and started a gluten free diet and had good results? I have psoriasis on my scalp. My GP has prescribed me a steroid liquid...

How Do I Know If Its Gluten Free Vinegar? 
Hi there, when products list vinegar as an ingredient, do you assume that's its white vinegar, i.e. do they have to state if its malt? also I am confused...

How Do I Know If Its Gluten Free Vinegar?> 
Hi there, when products list vinegar as an ingredient, do you assume that's its white vinegar, i.e. do they have to state if its malt? also I am confused...

Gluten Free Yeast ? 
I read the ingredients on the Edmonds surebake active yeast and I noticed wheat flour. What can I use instead for the bread maker? Thanks Christine -...

Commercial/production gluten free kitchen registrations 
With all the commercial kitchens around offering gluten free products - how do we know that the products are made/produced in an authentic gluten free...

I cant get tested for Celiac 
This year, probably largely due to stress, I have had a number of gut problems. I am working on this now with exercise, careful food choices, and massage....

Gluten Free Living & Rice 
Hi, I have been gluten free for the past 21 months, and it has given me a whole new lease on life! Initially I did 3 months of elimination dieting and...

is a blood test possible to show you are coeliac? 
I have been told from a blood test I am coeliac and yet I am being told you have to have a biopsy to be told you are and the blood test shows you are only...

Allergy Blood Tests in the North Island? 
Does anyone know of a doctor, preferably Taranaki, that does the proper blood testing? Even just the gene testing! Got a grandson who is 20 months and...

FAKE! toasting gluten out of bread? 
I heard today that you can lightly toast normal wheat bread and it will take the gluten out of it. I find this hard to believe but would love it to be...

consequences on retaking gluten 
My 20 month son had a blood test done and it came out he was positive for allergies to gluten. Another doctor said she was not sure and told us to start...

Cacao and gluten 
How much gluten naturally occurs in raw chocolate/cacao? Thank you. Charles Benghauser Herbal Physician - - - - - - - - - - Hi Charles, Gluten is...

Gluten Free Prescription Price increase 
What on earth has happened to the prescription price of gluten free flour and pasta? We had not ordered any for a year, and upon requesting a price list,...

Gluten free diet 
Hi, I was on a gluten free diet for a few weeks since I noticed that wheat products were giving me gluten intolerant symptoms. I recently decided to...

Is There Gluten In Nuts? 
I was told the process used to skin nuts involved them being tossed in a barrell that contained wheat flour. I have had some problems when eating nuts...

What is Potato Starch Flour? 
I have a recipe book by Bette Hagman. I want to make her Banana Bread recipe (Gluten Free) and the recipe calls for Potato Starch Flour. Is Potato Starch...

Desserts 
Is ambrosia salad a gluten-free food? My sister's boyfriend has Celiac disease and I would really like to make him a dessert but i wasn't 100% sure whether...

Are Herbalife Gluten Free? 
Has anyone heard of Herbalife products (they're for weight management, and improving nutrition and energy levels)? Does anyone know if they are gluten...

Gluten Free Reactions: All or nothing?? 
Is it possible to follow a gluten free diet most all the time, but if you are exposed to something that has small amounts of gluten (seasoning or similar)...

Is Soy Gluten Free 
Is soy gluten-free? Soy sauce evidently has wheat in its ingredients, but what about soy itself? - - - - - - - - -- Gluten Free Kiwi's Answer Hi Carol,...

Drink More Fluids with GF programme 
More of a comment really. As a person who has recently been diagnosed Coeliac, I am looking at everything in a new way. For several weeks I have been...

Where Can I Find Gluten Free Oyster Sauce? 
Hi, Since going GF the thing I miss the most is oyster sauce. Can anyone tell me what brands are GF and where they can be purchased. Many thanks Cathi...

Is there gluten in meat? 
Is there gluten in meat like Roast Beef? or for that matter meat that is in its natural state versus processed like a sausage? ------ Hi Deb, Meat...

Contamination and how important following a GF diet is 
Hi, I've asked a question twice before, and I have 2 more. 1) Can GF food become contaminated by someone handling regular food (like wheat buns) then...

Any ideas for keeping our kitchen items and foods from being contaminated? 
Hi! My daughter and I have Celiac. She was diagnosed close to a year ago (she's 10 years old), and I was diagnosed about 2 years ago. I am really sensitive...

Are Candy Canes GF? 
With Christmas coming, many people hand out candy canes at stores, parties, and school. My daughter and I have Celiac disease and my daughter really wants...

Where Can I Find Gluten Free Vitamin D In the USA? 
Hi, I am gluten free and based in the states. I need a gluten free Vitamin D.. any suggestions I am in the USA...

Gluten Free Flour Substitutions 
Hi just a quick question. When substituting amaranth flour for wheat flour, are the measurements the same?...

Interesting Outcome - Starch and Sugar Intolerance 
Hiya all I know I have written before about all my probs. I just want you all to know I went to Will Aitken of Wellington Osteopaths because I was at...

Gluten Free Virgin 
Hi, hearing people talk about gluten intolerance, and how much better they have been since they tried a gluten free diet, I am thinking that this may be...

Are there other things when you cant eat Gluten? 
Im so fed up with this Gluten Free deal. I have other things that go wrong also. I cant even drink wine now as I am finding that all sugars are beginning...

Is ActII Popcorn Gluten Free? 
Understand plain popcorn is Gluten Free but what about the microwave ones such as ActII? Had a look on their website but doesn't mention it. Many Thanks...

Gluten Free Burger King 
Re Gluten free gripe Re: Hamburgers by: Glenda Hi Everyone, while out & about last week i spotted a small but interesting sign at the local Burger King...

gluten free tauranga 
Our 4 year old son is Autistic and our whole family is gluten free. Does anyone know where to purchase GF bread that is under $5 a loaf? As we are in Tauranga...

Is TriLyte Colonoscopy Preps Liquid Gluten Free? 
Does anyone know if TriLyte with flavor packs is gluten-free? This is a prep for colonoscopy. If it is not GF, does anyone know what is?...

Accurate Results Gluten Intolerance blood tests? 
Hi there :) earlier this year i took myself off gluten after matching my symptom's to a Gluten Intolerance, now I'm looking to have this confirmed via...

Gluten Free Shampoo and Conditioner New Zealand? 
Is Kiwi Shampoo and Conditioner Gluten Free? Hi Arlene - New Zealand Shampoos are similar to American ones, you will find a range of different ingredients...

Gluten Free Garfava flour 
Can anyone tell me where I can get Garfava flour in Christchurch? I saw a recipe for bun, roll mixture on you tube that looks so easy but requires Garfava...

Find A Gluten Testing Gp In Hamilton? 
Hi Everyone, I too went to the Gluten Free show in Auckland. I attended a seminar of Rodney Fords, it was fantastic. I have had my son who is 2 on a gluten...

Being Gluten Free and Pregnancy Symptoms 
Hi all. I have been gf for six months now and am very strict about it. Before I was diagnosed I never had any irritable bowel symptoms...but just this...

Are dairy products gluten free? 
Are Yogurt and Sour Cream gluten free? or are there brands that are gluten free? Lyn - Hastings Hi Lyn Plain Dairy Products are generally ok, its when...

Gluten Free work and income disability allowance? 
Due to gluten syndrome i along with 4 of my family went GF and we feel great thanks to dr gluten. I was told by my GP I should claim my gf food cost.So...

Where Can I Get Tested For Gluten Intolerance In Christchurch? 
Hi, I'm unsure whether I am intolerant to Gluten and would like to get a test. I live in Christchurch and would like to know any suggestions on where...

Is Cub Foods Tomato Sauce Gluten Free? 
Does anyone know if Cub Foods tomato sauce gluten free?...

Does being Gluten free cause weight loss? 
Hi I have been advised my a naturopath to put my child on a gluten free diet, due to the fact that he has eczema. I am just wondering if people normally...

I just found out that i have to eat Gluten Free food only and am freaking out... how hard is it? 
I just found out that i have to eat Gluten Free food only and am freaking out... how hard is it? I have to do it as after being very sick for 7 months...

Can gluten intolerance be diagnosed with a blood test? 
I would like to know if gluten intolerance be diagnosed with a simple blood test? After suffering about 90% of the symptoms listed on this website,...

What soy products are okay for a gluten free person 
I know I can't have Soya Sauce because it contains Wheat flour - BUT does that also rule out any Soy products. I am afraid to try anything containing...

Gluten Free Shampoo, Conditioner and Skin Problems 
Tricho sensitive shampoo by De Lorenzo. This product does not have laureth sulphate in it (I was told that this is what causes the problem, it is a wheat...

What is the best gluten free flour mix for cakes? 
I am looking for a recipe of Gluten Free Flours to make a good baking mix. It seems that a mix of flours work best in cake making. Can anyone offer any...

Can MSG make me feel sick? 
I have heard mixed messages about the role of MSG in making people with gluten allergies feel sick. I always forget to look for it in food. Are there...

Gluten Free Curry Powder? 
Does Anyone know of any brands of spices and curry powder that are gluten free and sold in the NZ market?...

Is Movie Popcorn Gluten Free? 
I was at the movies last night... rather impressed by my friends attempt to get through a bucket of popcorn big enough to fit on there head. I know most...

gluten free baby food 
Can you buy gluten free baby food? If so what brand is it? Or would I be better to make it? Does anyone have a recipe that they use? I am terrified of...

How Many Gluten Intolerant People Have Other Allergies? 
Do you suffer from allergies on top of your gluten intolerance or Coeliac Disease? I have sensitivity to dairy... although I wonder if I am in denial...

Does Mocha Have Gluten In It? 
Here is another Question? I not come chocolate flavored drinks are made with malt... But does mocha have gluten in it? Or is cocoa ok. Does anyone know...

Is budweiser beer gluten free? 
This is a question I have heard used a lot in various gluten free forums and websites. America have different labellings standards to of there gluten free...

Whats your Favorite Gluten Free Sweet? 
Craving Candy? I am I was just wondering what gluten free sweets are available out there? Does anyone have any good recommendations. I no there are so...

What gluten free item do you crave the most? 
When I first went gluten free I felt I was limiting myself, having to cut out my favourite foods... Red Licorice and Grainwaves, Cheap Beer! But now i...

Where do I find Gluten Free Baking Powder? 
I know there are a range of gluten free baking mix and flours out there? But where do I find a gluten free baking powder? What kinds are there out there?...

Is there a link between mental health issues and nutrition? 
Is gluten making you depressed? Eating gluten if you are a coeliac (diagnosed or not) seems to have an impact not only on your physical health, but also...

Gluten Free Burgen Bread 
I had heard that Burgen was bringing out a gluten free bread soon, anyone know anything about it?...

GF baking 
Can I simply swap plain flour for GF flour in baking (while making sure all other ingredients are GF) & expect them to turn out fine?? i.e. Belgium biscuits...

Is Maltodextrin Gluten Free? 
First thing you need to ask is What is Maltodextrin? Well it is a common food additive (that I seem to be discovering in more and more of my favorite...

tingling mouth 
I have been gluten free for 6 weeks and today on eating some wheat crakers have noticed a tingling in mouth within a couple of hours of eating them. ...

are solar nail safe? gluten free? 
Recently diagnosed... Are solar nails safe? Gluten free? Does anyone know? - - - - Hi, I do not know what these things are? I do not know that we have...

Soy /Tamari sauce 
I am recently diagnosed, so doing lots of homework. I need to check if Pams soy sauce is GF... there seems to be shortage of soy sauces that are GF. Nearest...

Wheat free vs Gluten Free 
This maybe a very 'blonde' question.. But I recently found out that I have a wheat allergy, (am also vegan, so it's all a bit overwhelming..), are all...

Where Can I Buy Quinoa In Invercargill 
Does anyone know where I can buy Quinoa in Invercargill? ------- Gluten-Free Mall for Gluten-Free Foods This is a store in the states that delivers...

How long does healing generally take? 
hi There! I know you may not have a specific answer for me, but I have been gluten free for a week and am feeling no difference in my bloating and burping...

Is There Gluten In Cheese? 
Is there gluten in cheese or types of cheese? Is there a difference if its in its natural form versus its processed form? ...

how easy & expensive it is to source gluten free food for a five year old 
We are in the UK and have a 5 yr old daughter diagnosed with Coeliacs earlier this year. She's now doing really well after a really rough ride. Fingers...

Bread Machine dough consistency 
The information I get when trying to find out how to check for the right dough consistency in my bread machine is It should be somewhere between cake batter...

Gluten Free Supplements? 
What supplements do you guys take? i have been diagnosed with light celiac disease a few months back and have been feeling weak and tired since starting...

should i feel worse as I am going off gluten 
What is happening to me? I have been totally (or so I think) gluten free for about 3 weeks now - does the body rebel as it goes through the process = I...

Is Corona beer Gluten Free 
Is corona beer gluten free? ---- No, sorry it is not. O'briens in Australia or Redbridge in the USA do one ...

Gluten Free Bread Recipe Request 
hi just been diagnosed with celiacs can cope with most things but the bread its disgusting can anyone give me a recipe for bread that you can fold over...

Does Pompeian brand of Extra Virgin Olive Oil have Gluten in it? 
Is the Pompeian brand of Extra Virgin Olive Oil have Gluten in it?...

Finding Gluten Free Food In Oamaru 
Has anyone has experience in finding gluten free food in Oamaru, I am heading down there this week for work, and looking to find places to purchase or...

Gluten Free Drinks Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic? 
I am wondering what you can or can not drink when are you gluten free? I know I cannot eat gluten, but i do not want to drink it either? Are there any...

Is Canterbury Cream liquor gluten free?  Not rated yet
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Does gluten cause acne  Not rated yet
Like 2 years ago I was having stomach problems, though my doctor tested me for celiac disease and it came back negative. My stomach start feeling better,...

Use of gluten free flour in soup, do I need xanthan gum?  Not rated yet
Do I have to add xanthan gum to gluten free flour if I am using it as a thickener in soup? ...

Lipton Onion soup mix  Not rated yet
Is Lipton onion soup mix gluten free even if it states on the package that it is made in a facility that handles wheat, eggs, etc......

Recipes using garbanzo fava bean blend and xanthan gum  Not rated yet
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gluten free ideas for kids lunch boxes  Not rated yet
My 10 yr old grandson is gluten sensitive, I am looking for ideas for school lunch boxes and meal times, most sites just tell you what not to give, I need...

cocoa powder  Not rated yet
Is gluten free sufferers can have cocoa powder?...

Why does my stomach blow up with everything I eat including water?  Not rated yet
Mt stomach blows up with anything I eat including water. I went on a food sensitivity diet called metagenics. It didn't work. My stomach blew up on their...

Gluten free in the garden  Not rated yet
Hello. I am a teacher with a student with Celiac in my class. My class is planting a pizza garden and the garden teacher wants to plant wheat. I want...

Burgen bread  Not rated yet
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is panko bread crumbs gluten free?  Not rated yet
Is panko bread crumbs Gluten free ? I love cooking a lot with Panko, but now I have Celaic disease I need to know if their is an alternative to use....

Gluten free chewing gum  Not rated yet
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cigarettes   Not rated yet
are cigarettes gluten free?...

Gluten free chocolate cake recipe  Not rated yet
Hi to all the gluten free bakers out there. I need to make a fairly large gluten free chocolate cake that will withstand being iced with rolled fondant...

Alternative Gluten Free Brown sauce  Not rated yet
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fragile gluten free cookies  Not rated yet
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Is Christmas cake icing gluten free?  Not rated yet
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is cognac gluten free?  Not rated yet
is cognac gluten fee?...

Really? Should I be feeling like this?  Not rated yet
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Really? Should I be feeling like this?  Not rated yet
A little background info...about 5 years ago I went from eatin mostly meat, cheese, eggs,vegatables and occasionally pasta, breads, etc., to no meat. I...

SHOULD I FEEL THIS WAY?  Not rated yet
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How can I make a lobster bisque without flour?  Not rated yet
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Visiting Wanaka at Christmas   Not rated yet
Want to know if there are restaurants in Wanaka that provide gluten free meals.. Noreen ...

Which brands of coconut milk are gluten free ?  Not rated yet
Which brands of coconut milk are gluten free ?...

which brands of ice-cream are safe for Coeliac?  Not rated yet
which brands of ice-cream are safe for Coeliac?...

Does Vodka distilled from grain instead of potatoes actually contain gluten?  Not rated yet
Does Vodka distilled from grain instead of potatoes actually contain gluten?...

Chicken Wings Gluten Free?  Not rated yet
Are barbequed chicken wings (from a restaurant) gluten-free? ...

Is chicken GF  Not rated yet
I was told that normal chickens from the supermarket contain gluten in the meat because of the feed they are given, so must only use free-range chooks....

Four week gluten test advice.  Not rated yet
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Does any ingredient with the word "gum" in it contain gluten?  Not rated yet
Does any ingredient with the word gum in it contain gluten?...

Is the solid crisco oil gluten free?  Not rated yet
Is the solid crisco oil gluten free?...

Is instant vanilla pudding gluten free?  Not rated yet
Is instant vanilla pudding gluten free?...

Is Colemans mustard powder gluten free?   Not rated yet
Is Colemans mustard powder gluten free? I have read conflicting opinions...

Are Graham Crackers Gluten Free?  Not rated yet
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Corona is not gluten free  Not rated yet
hi guys dos anyone know if the mexican beer corona contains gluten? god i hope not!...

HOW TOUCHY IS THIS DISEASE.  Not rated yet
DO i NEED 2 TOASTERS, 2 DIFFERNT BUTERS, NO MORE ALL PURPOSE FLOUR IN THE HOUSE. ETC...

elimantion diet  Not rated yet
Hello, I was diagnosed via a biopsy with Coeliac Disease 13 years ago and am strictly gluten free except for the odd accident like eating Sakata rice...

Barley grass juice and wheat grass juice  Not rated yet
My husband and I grow and juice wheat grass and barley grass. My doctor recently put me on a gluten free diet. Is there gluten in the juices of these grains?...

Gluten Intolerance, Celiac and Oatmeal  Not rated yet
If I am gluten free Can I eat steel cut oatmeal or any oatmeal?...

Is Tip Top Icecream Gluten Free?  Not rated yet
Is Tip Top Icecream Gluten Free?...

gluten-free chicken broth  Not rated yet
The Kendale Farm chicken broth I have has yeast extract in it. Does that mean it is not gluten-free? ...

barley and rye contain gluten  Not rated yet
I bought a mixed rice of brown and red rice with barley and rye - is that gluten free?...

Browning and Baking Gluten Free Bread  Not rated yet
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Treats and Cocoa Based Gluten Free Products  Not rated yet
Can you have things with cocoa in them if you have a serious gluten problem?...

farro grain  Not rated yet
Is it gluten free? jscf28@gamil.com...

Tazo Chai tea  Not rated yet
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expandex  Not rated yet
Hi, has anyone come across the ingredient 'expandex' here in NZ? I've seen it in Carol Fenster's '1000 Gluten free Recipes'. Thanks for any suggestions....

Is Archer Farms Turkey Gluten free?  Not rated yet
Does anyone know if Archer Farms (Target brand) is gluten free?...

Fussy Gluten Free kids  Not rated yet
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Is stop & shop worcestershire sauce gluten free?  Not rated yet
Is stop & shop worcestershire sauce gluten free?...

Archer Farms (Target) White Corn Chips  Not rated yet
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Gluten Free Pizza bases and Flours?  Not rated yet
Has anyone made a Gluten Free pizza in a proper pizza oven? What flour would be best to use?...

Gluten Free Sprouting?  Not rated yet
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Coeliac supplements?  Not rated yet
HI there, I am a recently diagnosed Coeliac. A lot of the reading i have done recently suggests taking supplements- especially B vitamins. Does any one...

Gluten Free Baking Mix Recipe  Not rated yet
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can i use wilton sprinkles on my gf dessert  Not rated yet
Are the wilton and or betty crocker dessert sprinkles gf?...

Is Old El Paso enchilada sauce gluten free?  Not rated yet
Is Old El Paso enchilada sauce gluten free?...

Why did Natures Own gluten free bread jumped in price?  Not rated yet
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Is Bleu Cheese Dressing Gluten Free?  Not rated yet
Is bleu cheese or bleu cheese dressing gluten free?...

Gluten Free Sour Cream?  Not rated yet
Are there any New Zealand brands that manufacture gluten free sour cream...

Gluten Free Panda Oyster Sauce Green Label  Not rated yet
HI There Does anyone know where to buy the above sauce in Auckland? Need it for tonight and everyone seems to have red label only!!! Thanks Karla...

Gluten Free & Rheumatoid Arthritis  Not rated yet
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Where to get in Auckland, a yeast, diary and gluten free bread  Not rated yet
I make my own because I have not found one with a mix of flours that is not either stodgy or crumbly or filled with diary and yeast. It would be nice to...

Gluten free blood tests  Not rated yet
Hi there, I strongly suspect I am gluten intollerant as I have various symptoms whenever I eat wheat/gluten. I would like to get the blood tests suggested...

Wheat-free vs. Gluten Free  Not rated yet
Hello, About 13 years ago I found out I was allergic to wheat, rye, barely, and oats. Although I do not have celiac. Although everything I eat is wheat...

What Gluten Free Alcohol Can I Have?  Not rated yet
I have received conflicting information on alcohol. Can a coeliac have spirits(rum, whiskey) and beer? Gluten Free Kiwis Reply: > They can have gluten...

Gluten Free soda and baking powder and salt  Not rated yet
i am using hodgson mill multipurpose baking mix...translating it to normal recipe w/ soda and salt. i'm baking a 9x13 apple cake calling for reg flour,...

What proportion of the New Zealand population are gluten intolerant?   Not rated yet
What proportion of the New Zealand population are gluten intolerant? ...

Gluten Free yazoo chocolate milkshake!?  Not rated yet
Is yazoo chocolate milkshake gluten free? I cant find any information and im not sure about the cocoa powder they use!? ...

What brands cocoa powder are gluten/dairy free?  Not rated yet
What brands cocoa powder are gluten/dairy free?...

i need a wholesale supplier or bread and muffins that can deliver to the Melbourne CBD? Does any one Know or one???  Not rated yet
does anyone know of a wholesale gluten free bread and muffin supplier in the Melbourne CBD?...

Is gluten intolerance hereditry?  Not rated yet
My daughter is gluten intolerant and her father is clear does that mean I could be gluten intolerant. Gluten Free Kiwis Reply 1/10 people have some sort...

Gluten Free Grain  Not rated yet
I've had trouble with some gluten free flours and have decided the safest thing would be to mill my own flour. I've bought a stone mill and some buckwheat...

Gluten/Wheatfree Easter Buns  Not rated yet
Does anyone know of an easy gluten/wheat free recipe for Hot Cross Buns?. Regards Bernadette...

Difference between potato starch and flour  Not rated yet
Are potato starch and potato flour different things? I have bought the flour at the Bin Inn, but haven't seen the starch....

Is Beer Gluten Free?  Not rated yet
Is beer gluten free? REPLY No it is not, although there are gluten free beers available on the market. ...

Is gorgonzola cheese glutein free?   Not rated yet
Is gorgonzola cheese glutein free?...

Gluten Free Ice Cream 
Is Gluten Free Ice Cream? What brands of ice cream are gluten free?...

Is Barbecue Sauce Gluten Free?  Not rated yet
Does anyone know if Sure Fine Original Barbecue Sauce is Gluten Free???...

gluten free chicken's  Not rated yet
Does the meat of chicken's reared on a wheat diet actually remain gluten free?...

Is there gluten in products containing salt?  Not rated yet
When I check out the NZ Allergy Data Base and look under the Snack food category I find only Freedom Foods POTATO CHIPS - NO ADDED SALT. Does this mean...

GLUCOSAMINE  Not rated yet
Does the Supplement Glucosamine Contain Gluten? - - - - - - - - This would depend on the brand and if they added any fillers to the supplement- The...

gluten blood test  Not rated yet
MY daughter suffers from spots on her arms and legs and occasionally sore mouth, not unusual I know. She is a good weight and does not experience any...

Organic Coconut Flour  Not rated yet
Have you heard about using coconut flour in baking? I found some recipes for desserts containing coconut flour. Have you tried this? I could post the...

Where To Shop Gluten free in Ashburton  Not rated yet
Anyone out there that is gluten intolerant in Ashburton. I was just wondering where you buy gluten free groceries e.g. flours for bread etc. I suspect...

Does white wine contain gluten?  Not rated yet
I just wanted to know does white wine contain gluten? - - - - - - - - Reply, Hi Carlos - there is no definitive answer I can give you as wine making...

is boiled lobster gf?  Not rated yet
is boiled lobster gf? - - - - - - - Reply As long as it is in its natural form it should be fine. It is just when you add things like sauces or seasonings...

Gluten Free BBQ   Not rated yet
If I am having a bbq and two of the people have gluten free needs, can i still serve hamburgers/cheeseburgers and french fries or green beans? Joel -...

Gluten in corn starch and yogurt?  Not rated yet
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Why is there gluten in cold cuts?  Not rated yet
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Gluten Free Breadmaker contamination?  Not rated yet
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Weekly discounts?  Not rated yet
What has happened to the weekly discounts that are promised on this site? We joined a month ago and have not received a thing. - - - - - - - - Hi...

Is Signature Range Stock Gluten Free?  Not rated yet
Hi Can anyone confirm if the Signature Range chicken and beef liquid stocks in the pouring pouches are Gluten Free. Thanks. - - - - - - - - - - - ...

Gluten intolerance testing in Wanaka?  Not rated yet
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Gluten Free Chocolate  
Gluten free Chocolate FAQ...

Contraception and Gluten free.  Not rated yet
I have learn t that Ceoliacs can have an affect on a womans cycles and fertility in about 8% of sufferers, Which brings me to my next problem, having trouble...

Are Soy Dream's Frozen Desserts Gluten Free?  Not rated yet
Are Soy Dream's Frozen Desserts Gluten Free? It is not on their packaging and after trying this product I think it may not be gluten-free. Does anyone...

What brands of Cocoa are gluten free?  Not rated yet
I've just been diagnosed with coeliacs and have yet to find any cocoa that is gluten free! What brands do you use for cooking with? - - - - - - - -...

Are Nestle morsalls gluten free  Not rated yet
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Is Salt Water Taffy Gluten Free  Not rated yet
Hi, I am from Omaha in the states and I was wanting to know if salt water taffy gluten free? - - - - - - - - - - - Gluten Free Kiwis Reply: Hi Lori,...

Gluten Free Baking Coming Out Hard as Rocks  Not rated yet
My Gluten, Dairy, Egg, And Soy free baking is not right. Everything comes out hard as a rock. Any suggestions? Thanks Gluten Free Kiwi Reply: ...

Gluten Free Shopping In New Zealand 
Gluten Free Shopping In New Zealand...

Hello from Argentina  Not rated yet
Hello, my name is Viviana, I am from Argetina,and I have a daugther Brenda, she is 7 years old and she is celiac since 4. I`d like to contact with...

Is Cognac Gluten free?  Not rated yet
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What Do Gluten Free People Crave?  Not rated yet
Hi- I'm not gluten-free, but my mom is. I am making her some gluten-free treats for Christmas- what is the thing that you really crave when you can't eat...

Gluten Free Testing In Southland?  Not rated yet
Hi there, I was wondering where is a good place to get my 3 year old son tested for gluten intolerance in Southland?...

Do You Get An Itchy Neck or Face When You Shower?  Not rated yet
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Is Quinoa Gluten Free?  Not rated yet
All the research i have found tells me that this grain is gluten free I have been using it without issue. I was advised recently from a forum that the...

how soon will i get better with this gluten free diet?  Not rated yet
how soon will i get better with this gluten free diet? WEEKS? MONTHS? YEARS?...

Is sesame oil gluten free?   Not rated yet
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Are Easter Eggs Gluten Free?  Not rated yet
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Gluten Free Specialist in Auckland? Can anyone help please?  Not rated yet
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Indian bread - gluten free?  Not rated yet
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Is there a Gluten free farm in Wanganui  Not rated yet
Is there a Gluten free farm in Wanganui? If anyone knows could you please give the the address and phone number? Thanking you for your time. Kind regards...

What is the Gluten Syndrome?  Not rated yet
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Are Sticky Plasters Gluten Free?  Not rated yet
I had an interesting Thought today when I purchased a pack of Pam's 20 Sturdy Strips (plasters). As I gazed at the ingredients (my skin is especially itchy...

Where Can I Find The Best Gluten Free Takeaway ?  Not rated yet
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Are you planning to take your GF child traveling in Europe?  Not rated yet
Our family spent most of 2006 traveling Europe and Turkey with our 8yr old who has celiacs and discovered it wasn't as hard as we thought it might be to...

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