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Soy Sauce
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Not together, of course!
But I have a friend coming round for dinner and she is gluten and lactose intolerant. I was planning an asian stew with rice, thinking that rice was a good option.
Now, I just realised that soy sauce *may* have gluten in it. Is this true?
The entire stew has about 3 tsp of dark soya sauce in it.
Will this pose a problem?
ALso, if any one knows whether Ciao Bella Coconut Sorbet has milk in it, I would be very grateful. I thought that I was clear by ordering Sorbet, but then I read on the website that "The sorbets are also dairy-free, fat-free and cholesterol-free (except coconut and chocolate which contain natural fat and milk)."
Does this mean coconut milk? Or regular milk?
So stressed... I don't want my friend to get ill because of my cooking!
thanks in advance
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Re: Soy Sauce
Posted by Peter
Some brands of soy sauce are made with wheat, and so must be avoided.
Even small amounts can cause problems for some people.
The chocolate sorbet probably contains dairy milk, and lactose.
Peter
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Re: Soy Sauce
Posted by
I haven't eaten any wheat for a couple of weeks, but a few days ago I had some Japanese soy sauce, Tamari, and within minutes I felt like my throat was closing up, and that somebody was sitting on my chest. Does this sound like a reaction to you. It did ease off after an hour or so.
I'd be interested to know your opion. The reason I gave up wheat originally was, I was getting headaches
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Re: Soy Sauce
Posted by Peter
That sounds to me that it might be a very serious allergic reaction. It may be to the soy sauce rather than wheat.
Better safe than sorry - consult your doctor as soon as possible - and don't eat any soy or wheat until you have done so.
Peter
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Re: Soy Sauce
Posted by
Have had blood tests for allergy to wheat, yeast & soy. All have come back negative. Still get a closing of the throat reaction to soy sauce so am at a loss to explain it. Any ideas, as am at my wits end
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Re: Soy Sauce
Posted by Peter
I would simply avoid soy sauce, and anything else that gives a similar reaction.
Peter
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Re Soy Sauce
Posted by John Gagnon
Soy sauce also has caramel in it which contains milk, so it isn't good for lactose intolerance either.
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Re Soy Sauce
Posted by Jennifer Holzapfel
I think there is a possibility soy sauce is aged and may contain mold. You could be allergic to that.
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Re Soy Sauce
Posted by Jennifer Holzapfel
I think there is a possibility soy sauce is aged and may contain mold. You could be allergic to that.
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Re Soy Sauce
Posted by Thomas Thompson
My son eats soy nuts and wheat bread with no apparent problem. However, when he eats soy sauce, he gets a bad stomach ache. He seems to tolerate small amounts if it is stir-fried (in marinated meat).
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Re Soy Sauce
Posted by Thomas Thompson
After a little further research, I found the following article
http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/Soy\%20Allergens.html
The Hidden Dangers of Soy Allergens
"Histamine toxicity can also resemble allergic reactions. In allergic persons, mast cells release histamine, causing a response that strongly resembles an allergic reaction to food. In cases of histamine toxicity, the histamine comes ready-made in the food. This is most often associated with reactions to cheese and fish, but soy sauce also contains high levels of histamine. Researchers who have calculated the histamine content of foods consumed at a typical oriental meal report that histamine intake may easily approach toxic levels.41 "
(Sorry this is a bit off-topic, but it may explain some reactions to soy sauce, which contains both wheat and soy.)
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Re: Soy Sauce
Posted by Rachael
Does anyone know where you can buy gluten free soy sauce in London? I've found it on a few internet sites but the delivery costs are three times the cost of the sauce! Thanks in advance
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Re: Soy Sauce
Posted by Peter
The only gluten-free soy sauce I have listed are LIFE Soya sauce with Losalt
MERIDIAN Tamari Soya sauce.
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Re: Soy Sauce
Posted by Joanna Beck
Hi Peter
Where can I buy the Life Soya sauce with Losalt. I live in London but would have it sent if need be. Thanks. Joanna