Attention celiacs.

[Enthusiast]

We had been using the aerosol non-stick sprays for our cooking. I developed symptoms of contact with gluten. These symptoms got progressively worse. We couldn't identify the culprit. We never suspected that the non-stick sprays contained gluten and soy. We assumed they contained a propellant and oil only. Never assume anything when it comes to the food industry. My wife happened to look at the fine print. But the damage is done.

[emcguffie]

1. That is why there is this movement to get the indusry to label accurately regarding gluten.

Sometimes it's in potato chips. Although lately Lays has begun to leave it out, and label some of their chips as gluten free.

I recently developed a cross-sensitivity to corn, for goodness' sake, and that means no xanthan gum! No corn oil!

[dixiegrrrrl]

4. xanthan gum =corn???? It is made from corn?

I know I am reacting to corn ships, in an allergy sort of way. And the dog has developed allergy to
cornmeal based kibble, for sure. I suspect it is because 80% of the corn used here is now GMO.

I also know that in the last 20 years, the gluten content of wheat has been increased by a factor of 20,
which would explain why as a child I did not have celiac symptoms, but did have problems with wheat for at least the last 15 years.
Had no clue wheat gluten is in Lay's potato chips.....IN the chips, or ON the chips?

[TheWraith]

7. Xanthan gum is made from bacterial fermentation of sugars.

The sugars could come from anywhere, including corn, for all I know. I'm not an expert on food allergies, but I suppose it's theoretically possible depending on production method that allergens could be conveyed along with it.

[SidDithers]

8. Holy crap, no gluten or corn?...

I can't imagine trying to eliminate both from your diet. Xanthum gum is a celiac's best friend, because so many companies use it to replace wheat flour as a thickener. We've almost got to the point of "if it's got xamthum gum in it, it's gluten-free" (well, not really, we still religiously read food labels, but you get the idea).

I really feel for you, trying to eliminate gluten and corn from your diet. :hi:

Sid

[sagesnow]

2. Thanks for the info.

I will have to go look at my Pam cans.

[MADem]

3. You can buy "pump" cans in cooking shops.

You put your oil in, you pump the can full of air, and then you spray it out. They're metal, and reuseable. We've had a couple of them for years.

I think that cooking spray is crap--the propellants will get you if the gluten doesn't.

Use real oil, just less, if you're trying to limit your fat intake.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

5. I picked mine up at Ross for $5!

but they're in regular stores for about $10. I love mine too.

[Enthusiast]

6. Thanks. We will get one and use it

with olive oil.