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Posted by
Peter,
I am so thrilled to find your website. I tried a gluten free diet and it seems to have been successful in curing an eczema problem. I have been on the diet for about 5 months.
Can you tell me about chocolate? It's hard to tell if the ingredients listed on the label are safe.
Can I also record that Sainsbury's GF range is improving all the time. In our local store (Brookwood, Surrey) in aisle 6 there is lots of GF stuff, even frozen ready-made meals. The gravy mix and the choc cake mix are really good - by 'ORGRAN'.
Also if anyone is reading this don't be afraid to ask the stores for GF stuff. There are a lot of us out there and stores are always looking for new customers! The more we ask the more chance we have of getting what we want.
Many thanks, Chris
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Peter
Plain chocolate bar is safe ( unless you also react to soya - because it contains soya lecithin)
Other chocolates you need to look up in the coeliac societies booklet. Some contain thin wafers of biscuit, others prepared on trays dusted with flour to prevent them stidking - and not listed in the ingredients.
Peter
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Lyn
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If you are in UK all Bendicks chocolates are GF.
Green & Blacks :
http://www.greenandblacks.co.uk/html/home.php
Look here for chocolate info re Cadburys & Nestles:
http://coeliac.info/suppboard/viewforum.php?f=7
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Re: chocolate
Posted by
Peter, what is your website
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Peter
You should have a link at the top of this page to http://www.peter-thomson.co.uk/glutenfree/index.html
If the link is not there, please copy the url you are looking at now and mail it to me
Peter
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Re: chocolate
Posted by
Hi
I've just been diagnosed after waiting 3 months for confirmation of a biopsy - need to know urgently!!! whether Mars is GF?
Cheers
Joy
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Re: chocolate
Posted by
Hi
I've just been diagnosed after waiting 3 months for confirmation of a biopsy - need to know urgently!!! whether Mars is GF?
Cheers
Joy
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Peter
Some Mars are gluten-free and some are not - depends on size of bar and country of manufacture.
Life is never easy!
Peter
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Re:chocolate chip cookies
Posted by
If you're willing to bake your own cookies, I recently made delicious chocolate chip cookies. I substituted 7/8 cup of rice flour for 1 cup of wheat flour. I also added 1/2 tsp xanthan gum. They were delicious! Get yourself a good gluten-free cookbook. I'm not a baker, but out of necessity, I'm beginning to bake more. And it's challenging, but when the result tastes good, I feel so accomplished and successful at dealing with this diet! One more thing--get you son tested--it's genetic. After I was diagnosed, I had my kids tested, and 2 of them were positive
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Re chocolate
Posted by Vida
Hi, my boyfriend is a coeliac and lives in Italy... in Italy things seem to be labelled and handled differently to the UK- not much help in terms of finding out which big name products are gluten free. He will hopefully move to the UK soon and get hold of the coeliac.org food directory, but for now we also desperately need an answer regarding mars bars!
Which Mars are gluten free? Are any? He hasn't eaten a Mars bar in 14 years- this ray of hope seems too good to be true!
Thanks!
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Re chocolate
Posted by Peter
In the UK all sizes of Mars Bars are gluten-free
In other countries, they may be made slightly differently and may not be gluten-free.
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Re chocolate
Posted by Vida
That's amazing news! It really does seem too good to be true, after so long it's hard to believe )
Thanks for the quick reply!
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Re chocolate
Posted by Alex
We have to be dairy and soya free too and use plamil chocolate which haas neither and even has a fake milk chocolate made with lupin flour! You can obtain these from their website or health food shops.
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Re: chocolate
Posted by John Williams
Mars Bars.----
The 2007/08 Coeliac Soc food handbook does not
include Mars as in previous years. If it is not in the book, then it must be
regarded as being unsuitable for coeliacs. I have been a coeliac for 30
years.
John.
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Re: chocolate
Posted by John Moore
2007/8 handbook lists Mars as one of the companies which did not get its information in in time for publication.
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Peter
Masterfoods (Mars Ltd), who provide information about Mars Bars and their other confectionery say that they are currently updating their nutritional information. This may mean that there are some changes to the ingredients list. You cannot assume that a product that was gluten-free is still gluten-free.
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Ignacio
hi. my kids and I suffer from CD, and though we are currently residing in Argentina, the rest of my family lives in the UK. since my mother is coming over at the end of the week I wanted to ask her to bring an assortment of chocolates with her, and, well, I'd need to know that they are gluten free.
thing is, I don't have the book with gluten free products, so I was wondering if anyone could let me know of a few chocolate brands that are gluten free. I'd very much appretiate the info. I'm almost certain Snickers and Toblerone are gluten free - anything else? Cadbury chocolate buttons? Yorkie? Dime bar, Boost? thanks in advance.
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Peter
Unfortunately Mars, Kraft, have not provided gluten-free information this year.
Yorkie - milk chocolate
Aero
Black Magic - all sweets
Milk Choc Bar
Milky Bar
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Angela
I have just requested info from Masterfoods who make Mars as to which products are ok for all us coeliacs!
I find it very annoying when they do not get their information in in time, Masterfoods make so many of our UK confectionery products that without their contribution a whole chunk of goodies we could probably eat and now being missed out on.
My mum asked them for an uncle ben's list and they were quite good and did send her a comprehensive list quite quickly a few years back.
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Cath
I emailed mars a couple of days ago (June 07)and mars bars are no longer gluten free. They changed the recipe to accommodate vegetarians, taking out aminal products and replacing with gluten. I am really annoyed that they have done this and then delayed in not putting the information on their products into the uk directory.
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Mars are not gluten-free
Posted by Cath
From: theowensfamily
Date: 15.06.2007 17:12:23
To: webformcontact.uk@MASTERFOODS.COM
Cc:
Subject: UK CC - inquiry - Mars - Cath
Are mars bars currently gluten free?
Dear Cath,
Thank you for contacting us regarding Mars.
I can confirm that Mars bars are not suitable for a gluten free diet.
If you need any further information or advice please contact our Consumer Careline on the telephone number below and one of our Consumer Care Advisors will be more than happy to help you.
Kind regards.
Karen Wood
Consumer Care Team
0800 952 1234
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Billy
Anyone else really annoyed by this?
Mars bars used to be GF. They are not in this year's Handbook.
I've been eating them and now find that they are now NOT GF. I've been trying to work out what was causing me problems and now I know!
There is a huge 'Instant Win' flash printed on the bar in front of me. Is it really too much to ask for them to add a Contains Gluten note at the bottom of the ingredients. Isn't there some kind of legislation in place for this?
Why is is that people who choose a vegetarian diet (and that's fine, good luck to them) get pandered to but those of us with special diets forced upon us have to struggle to see if something is safe to eat.
For those who want to continue eating their stuff I was sent this list of safe products.
I think I may give them a miss until they can be bothered to label up.
Bill
I can confirm that our Mars bars are not suitable for a gluten free diet.
Please find below a current list of Masterfoods products that are gluten free
CONFECTIONERY
AQUADROPS
BOUNTY Milk & Dark
CELEBRATIONS: Bounty, Galaxy, Galaxy Caramel, Mini Truffle, Snickers
GALAXY Block: Milk, Fruit & Nut, Hazelnut
GALAXY Caramel
GALAXY Minstrels
GALAXY Promises Caramel, Coffee, Hazelnut
GALAXY Ripple
GALAXY Small Fingers
LOCKETS: all varieties
M&M's: Chocolate, Peanut, Minis
MILKY WAY Magic Stars
SKITTLES: all varieties
SNICKERS
STARBURST: Chews, Sourburst
TUNES: all varieties
ICE CREAM
BOUNTY: Standard, Mango & Passion Fruit Stick, Mango Tub
my friend floows a gluten free diet nd im cooking for her and a group of other friends on tuesday
i was planning on making cheesecake with gluten free cookies (bought from tesco) as the base with melted toblerone in the filling
does toblerone contain gluten!!
please help! thankyouuuu
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Re: chocolate
Posted by peter
Unfortunately Kraft have not confirmed that Toblerone is gluten free, so it should not be used.
You could use Green and Blacks Organic dark 70\% chocolate, or Organic dark chocolate with hazelnuts and currants.
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Joanna Sutton
Help Does anyone know Are Galaxy Minstrels gluten free please.
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RE: novelty chocolate cake
Posted by
do you know of any other GF recipes like Carrot Cake or Lemon Cake that will make a firm enough cake to shape into a novelty cake? I've made GF cakes before and they are prone to crumble.
Can ANYbody help? its urgent, need recipe for tomorrow.
I'd understood & read somewhere that snickers contained barley malt and were therefore not gluten free
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Re chocolate
Posted by jane
All galaxy variety is gluten free and has no wheat at all
As i love it and have been diagnosed with ceoliac for 8 years myself
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Re chocolate
Posted by Shar
I am a diagnosed coeliac for 3 years and let's just say, I'm extremely sensitive to gluten. My boyfriend found out that Snickers were gluten free so I ate one (YUM) and nothing! Not even a twinge! Cadbury's Crunchie is labled as having trace amounts but they make me really sick about half an hour after eating one so I'm convinced that Snickers are gluten free!
On a seperate note, I am also fed up of being 'second class' compared to Vegie heads! I understand that it is a life choice but CD is a condition that can and most often will make the sufferer extremely ill if they eat something containing gluten. I'm sure the most that would happen if a Veg. ate meat is that they mite feel guilty
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Re: chocolate
Posted by M
Not ALL Green & Blacks chocolate is GF.
This page lists all of their products, and whether or not they contain gluten.
Hi Great thread; someone mentioned a gluten free handbook 2007-8. Where can I get this?
Thanks if you can help
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Re: chocolate
Posted by jim
Anyone know if Snickers ice cream is gluten free. As there's one mix Snickers ice cream recipe contains nuts and caramel I am wary, but hopingggggg!!
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Re chocolate
Posted by CLARE
I HAVE JUST SPOKEN TO MARS AND THEY ARE NOT GLUTEN FREE AS THEY CONTAIN BARLEY MALT EXTRACT
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Dawn
Try being vegie and celiac of which my daughter is both. Looks like mars bars off the list for us either way
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Rosie
I have been a coeliac since I was diagnosed at the age of 1! and very sensitive to any traces of gluten... and when I became ill last easter I just couldn't work out what I had eaten. Turns out it was a mars bar I had eaten the day before giving up chocolate for lent! I have always been allowed them, changes of recipe should be advertised so this doesn't happen!
I grew up as a coeliac and vegetarian.. (eat meat now) so I know how hard it can be! At least vegetarians get the option.. companies could make it so much easier for us.. I never know what products to trust anymore!
Rosie
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Peter
I like my chocolate too, but I don't buy anything these days that doesn't have a very clear list of ingredients.
I make my own sweets using pure cocoa powder. At least I know exactly what is in them!
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Sue Rigby
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR ALL COELIACS (UK & NORTHERN IRELAND)Innovative Solutions UK Ltd were extremely pleased to be one of the first companies to bring the Dutch grown, naturally gluten-free,Teff flour into the UK. We have worked hard to meet the stringent requirements of the ACBS, ensuring that milling does not compromise its GF status and apologise to those of you who have been waiting, but we are delighted to announce that Pure Teff Flour (brown & white) is now available on NHS prescription. It will take a little time for this information to feed through to the Chemist & Druggist publication & MIMS, however if you visit the website: www.innovative-solutions.org.uk, and download the prescription form from the home page, the PIP codes are included, and pharmacists can order direct from us.
Because of the amazing versatility of this grain and its remarkable health benefits, we are looking into gaining further approvals with Teff products, e.g Teff muesli, Teff extruded snacks, bread and cake mixes etc. Should anyone have a requirement for TEFF GRAIN, please contact us with suggestions for use, suitable pack size etc. as we are considering supplying the unmilled grain also
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Re: chocolate
Posted by sophy
i've just spoken to mars - my 4 year old daughter has this week been diagnosed as coeliac so we're just starting.
the following are ok:
chocolate and peanut m&ms
milky way little stars but NOT milky ways
galaxy milk chocolate bars
minstrels
NOT celebrations.
sorry didn't ask about other things as they're the ones she likes. They were very helpful on the phone
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Re chocolate
Posted by Su
Hi im confused If Mars Bars are gluten free then why does it state barley malt extract on the ingredients - does this not count? Thanks
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Re chocolate
Posted by Peter
Mars Bars do not stay the same. They change the ingredients. Also Mars Bars made in different factories for different countries have different ingredients.
I would say that anything containing barley malt extract is not gluten-free
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Ruth
I would agree with John and say Mars bars are not gluten free as they contain Barley Malt Extract. I have checked numerous times! Its the same for Milky Ways and Snickers. Must be something to do with the nougat inside...not worth the risk
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Re: chocolate mars bar
Posted by louisette sant manduca
does a mars bar contain gluten
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Claire
Hiya i would like to kno asap where i can get/buy on line, Bounty chocolate bars for Coeliac (wheat-free, gluten-free and soya-free) please help
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Re chocolate
Posted by liam
i might be wrong but doesnt mars bars contain malt barly which contains gluten
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Re chocolate
Posted by morven
When was this posted? I thought they weren't. Would love one! 18/10/09
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Re chocolate
Posted by Peter
Mars Bars are not gluten-free October 2009
They do change the recipe from time to time and they have slightly different recipes in different countries, but until Mars tell us differently, they are not gluten-free
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Re: chocolate
Posted by anne
Mars just sent me this reply - 10/19/2009
Please find below a current list of Mars products that are suitable for a gluten free diet.
Bounty - Milk & Dark
Galaxy - Minstrels
Galaxy - Ripple
Galaxy - Smooth Milk Chocolate
Galaxy - Smooth Dark Chocolate
Galaxy Pieces - Milk Chocolate & Caramel
M&M's - Choco & Peanut
Milky Way - Magic Stars
Treets - Peanut Treets
Ice Cream
Bounty Chocolate Ice Cream stick
Bounty Ice Cream bar
Galaxy Caramel Swirls Ice Cream stick
Galaxy Vanilla Heaven Ice Cream bar
Snickers Ice Cream bar
Mars exercises every care in providing this product information, please be aware that changes may occur in the future.
If you need any further information or advice please contact our Consumer Careline on the telephone number below and one of our Consumer Care Advisors will be more than happy to help you.
Kind regards.
So happy eating!!!
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Re: chocolate
Posted by Elaine
Mars bars contain barley so you are advised not to eat them. They are not on the gluten free list you get if you contact mars direct