Hidden Gluten
Cosmetics – yes many cosmetics including lipsticks and lotions contain gluten. Try Ecco Bella - see coupon on coupon page.
Toasting – if you are using the same toaster as another family member in the household that does not eat gluten free, this is a problem. Try Toast It toaster bags, check out this link to find the Toaster bags they are reusable and keeps your bread safe. http://www.amazon.com/Set-NoStick-Toast-Toaster-Bags/dp/B0012XGM92
Contaminating- This is the same premise as the toaster if you are sharing peanut butter, jelly or any condiments with other household members who are not gluten free. They are contaminating your food by dipping their knife into the condiment and spreading on non-gluten free bread and going back for more and placing on the bread. This contaminates your food with gluten.
Envelopes- the glue used on lickable envelopes often contain gluten based glue. It is better to use envelopes that have a self-stick adhesive that you can pull off and seal the envelope.
Play-Doh- For a gluten-free recipe version please see our recipe section.
Medication- Many medications either prescriptions or non-prescriptions contain gluten always check with your pharmacist. Check out this list on the web http://www.glutenfreedrugs.com/list.htm
Spices- McCormick spices are easy to find and based on the information we received from McCormick the single ingredient spices and herbs do not contain gluten.
Soy Sauce- many soy sauces contain gluten/wheat. San-J is great gluten free alternative http://www.san-j.com/product_categories.asp they also carry wonderful gluten free crackers.
Best way to be safe is always contact the manufacturer to see if they are adding gluten into their products.
