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Coeliac food recommendations

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    When a Coeliac joins the Coeliac Society of Ireland they get a copy of their foods list, it has lists of GF foods in all the major supermarkets, however, I always feel this can go out of date very quickly. I'm delighted to know that the supermarkets have their lists online as they may be kept up to date more often.


  • Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭barneyrub


    Those lists are usually not certified GF though. Most of them are no gluten containing ingredients


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    It's flippin' hard to keep up with it all! I see now all my favourite chocolate has been removed from the CSI's book. No more Crunchies, no more Curley-Wurley. On a sort of positive note, I can have Aero (meh!) and Walnut Whips which are not anything as good as they used to be years ago.


  • Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭barneyrub


    It is. No cadburys have been listed for at least 2 years. They won't test their products to certify any of them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    Jellybaby1 wrote: »
    It's flippin' hard to keep up with it all! I see now all my favourite chocolate has been removed from the CSI's book. No more Crunchies, no more Curley-Wurley. On a sort of positive note, I can have Aero (meh!) and Walnut Whips which are not anything as good as they used to be years ago.

    Ah.. that makes sense now. I normally avoid but had some recently and didn't feel well but hadn't put it down to these.. frustrating.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Bars can be imported from anywhere so you would have to watch out, like beer recipes change from region to region. Its common to see Uk market bars in tesco or dealz or poundshops. Poundshops will commonly have some from other places too.

    Doing a search nestle even warn about it, just this month.

    http://www.nestle.ie/asset-library/documents/nutritionhealthwellness/gluten%20avoidance%20list%20v1.pdf
    Gluten Avoidance Updated March 2017

    Recently some UK retailers have been importing Nestlé products from both Europe and other countries without our knowledge and as a result we are unable to guarantee that these imported Nestlé products are suitable for your allergy/intolerance. While appearing to be superficially similar to their UK counterparts, there are often recipe and production differences according to the country of origin.
    We can, however, guarantee that Nestlé products produced in the UK and shown on this list are suitable for your allergy/ intolerance as outlined in the next few pages


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,349 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    whiz wrote: »
    Tesco Own Brand Food Products with
    No Gluten Containing:

    https://realfood.tesco.com/media/docs/No-Gluten-Containing-Ingredients-March-2017-683c96fe-65f7-42a6-a375-32927f623da3-0.pdf

    If anybody see a list for Lidl, Dunnes, Supervalue...can u throw it up


    I find it odd the only GF rice listed is the Basmati rice?

    Rice 2248 25230536 Worldwide Basmati Rice 1kg
    Rice 2248 25241808 Worldwide Basmati Rice 1kg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Basmati rice can come with purity certs, I reckon that is something to do with it.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basmati#Adulteration
    In Britain, the Food Standards Agency found in 2005 that about half of all basmati rice sold was adulterated with other strains of long-grain rice, prompting rice importers to sign up to a code of practice.[16] A 2010 U.K. test on rice supplied by wholesalers found 4 out of 15 samples had cheaper rice mixed with basmati, and one had no basmati at all.[17]

    A PCR-based assay similar to DNA fingerprinting in humans allows adulterated and non-basmati strains to be detected, with a detection limit from 1% adulteration upwards with an error rate of ±1.5%.[18] Exporters of basmati rice use "purity certificates" based on DNA tests for their basmati rice consignments.[19] Based on this protocol, which was developed at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, the Indian company Labindia has released kits to detect basmati adulteration

    It is presumably to say its not mixed with other rice, but I imagine other grains are included.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,349 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    rubadub wrote: »
    Basmati rice can come with purity certs, I reckon that is something to do with it.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basmati#Adulteration



    It is presumably to say its not mixed with other rice, but I imagine other grains are included.

    But theres no other rice on the list?

    Isn't long grain, brown rice etc GF too?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    But theres no other rice on the list?

    Isn't long grain, brown rice etc GF too?

    It should be GF, but could be cross contaminated either in the fields or the factory, I am not saying basmati is special gluten wise. I am saying basmati rice appears to come with certs which may not only verify its basmati but also happen to say its GF.

    The bog standard rice probably comes with no such cert and they just take the easy option and do not declare it.

    I was in a hotel the other day and every single item on the menu just had the same blanket catch all under it (contains gluten, nuts, etc, etc)

    I'd imagine some lazy and/or overcautious manager just said "sure stick it on everything, then we can't be caught out"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭0lddog


    barneyrub wrote: »
    Those lists are usually not certified GF though. Most of them are no gluten containing ingredients

    Indeed.

    What is notable about the Aldi list that I posted a link to is that it states that the products listed are less than 20ppm.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭0lddog


    But theres no other rice on the list?

    Isn't long grain, brown rice etc GF too?

    Note that you wont find savoury rice in the Aldi list either

    FWIW Lidl used to ( and may still do ) sell a Thai Jasmine rice that is labelled gluten free on the outside of the pack.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    For a Coeliac, choosing what to eat is like entering a minefield, even the food producers cannot say that what we (can) eat is safe for us. Like many others, I will soon have to have another scope test done and even though I can say without any doubt that I have not knowingly eaten gluten, there may indeed be gluten damage in my gut. Its a crazy way for people to live, but we live with it nonetheless. :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭tea and coffee


    My current favourites are:
    -Be free sweet potato wraps (insanely expensive though)
    - The new Befree Oaty bread- it's absolutely delicious. Even the non coeliacs in the house couldn't believe it was GF
    - The Nakd bars- esp the Bakewell and the Cocoa orange
    - Aldi GF oats- great value
    - Aldi GF flour- I find it much better than the Doves farm (I found a weird aftertaste from this), and the baking results are better- I bake a lot. When I am baking I always substitute about 1/10th of the flour called for with ground almonds, it takes away the dryness of the GF flour. Also just to advise that Aldi's flour does not have xanthan gum in it (Doves faem does) so you will need to add it.
    - Aldi double chocolate chip cookies- gorgeous!
    - M&S caramel chocolate rice krispie squares- lethal to the waistline!
    - HoneyBuns GF lemon ginger bakewell- OMG!!!
    - Some of the foods of Athenry cakes and that in newsagents- its nice but pricey


    I have noticed a good few GF cereals by Nestle in the regular cereal aisle. Unhealthy ones like honey but loops type things. I don't eat them so I am not sure what they're like. Incidentally the vast majority of cereals in the US are GF. I suppose they are much bigger corn growers than us and use the even-more-unhealthy corn syrup to sweeten rather than potentially glutenous glucose syrup. Things like Lucky Charms, Chex, Corn flakes, Rice krispies etc all available over there GF.

    Eating out:
    - O'Briens do GF samnwiches but I have noticed their staff are NOT trained properly in handling the food and use the same knies and so on- so be careful if you are sensitive.
    - Mortons on Hatch St seem to be a lot more aware- they have seperate knives, cutting board, change gloves etc- but they are still using the same ingredients from the deli for fillings so you still need to be careful.
    - Bombay Pantry take aways- think they are pretty ok contamination wise
    I have noticed a lot of restaurants putting "gluten free" on their menus but cross contamination is very high. And some havent a clue. I was told a stir fry was gf the other day. when I asked if it had soy sauce in it, I was told yes...so not Gf then!!

    Places that do GF food (that is normally glutenous- I'm not counting places where you can get a steak or a salad) but may still have traces:

    - Eddie Rockets burger in a bowl
    - Lemon Creperie- Buckwheat panckaes, but cooked on the same hotplate
    - Credo pizza has closed down but great place in Bray called Platform do GF pizzas
    - Xixo on Baggot st has gf tortillas
    - Ppl have already mentioned Beshoffs etc


  • Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭barneyrub


    0lddog wrote: »
    Indeed.

    What is notable about the Aldi list that I posted a link to is that it states that the products listed are less than 20ppm.
    Unfortunately the aldi list states this
    The products listed are gluten free which contain 20 parts per million (ppm) or less of gluten, or are made without gluten containing ingredients and with controls in place to minimise the risk of cross contamination with gluten containing ingredients


    So they include their gluten free range and then the rest which could well be below 20ppm but no way of knowing for sure!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    Does anybody know a takeaway or restaurant where you can get a gluten free kebab ?

    Any response would be appreciated


  • Registered Users Posts: 616 ✭✭✭Jrop


    Try Zaytoon


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    Hi Guys, is there any other shops in Dublin, other than shops mentioned below that sell Gluten Free Oats ?

    Supervalue
    Lidl
    Aldi
    Dunnes Stores

    Any responses appreciated


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭tea and coffee


    tesco, Holland and Barrett, most other health food shops


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,395 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    My current favourites are:
    -Be free sweet potato wraps (insanely expensive though)
    - The new Befree Oaty bread- it's absolutely delicious. Even the non coeliacs in the house couldn't believe it was GF
    - The Nakd bars- esp the Bakewell and the Cocoa orange
    - Aldi GF oats- great value
    - Aldi GF flour- I find it much better than the Doves farm (I found a weird aftertaste from this), and the baking results are better- I bake a lot. When I am baking I always substitute about 1/10th of the flour called for with ground almonds, it takes away the dryness of the GF flour. Also just to advise that Aldi's flour does not have xanthan gum in it (Doves faem does) so you will need to add it.
    - Aldi double chocolate chip cookies- gorgeous!
    - M&S caramel chocolate rice krispie squares- lethal to the waistline!
    - HoneyBuns GF lemon ginger bakewell- OMG!!!
    - Some of the foods of Athenry cakes and that in newsagents- its nice but pricey


    I have noticed a good few GF cereals by Nestle in the regular cereal aisle. Unhealthy ones like honey but loops type things. I don't eat them so I am not sure what they're like. Incidentally the vast majority of cereals in the US are GF. I suppose they are much bigger corn growers than us and use the even-more-unhealthy corn syrup to sweeten rather than potentially glutenous glucose syrup. Things like Lucky Charms, Chex, Corn flakes, Rice krispies etc all available over there GF.

    Eating out:
    - O'Briens do GF samnwiches but I have noticed their staff are NOT trained properly in handling the food and use the same knies and so on- so be careful if you are sensitive.
    - Mortons on Hatch St seem to be a lot more aware- they have seperate knives, cutting board, change gloves etc- but they are still using the same ingredients from the deli for fillings so you still need to be careful.
    - Bombay Pantry take aways- think they are pretty ok contamination wise
    I have noticed a lot of restaurants putting "gluten free" on their menus but cross contamination is very high. And some havent a clue. I was told a stir fry was gf the other day. when I asked if it had soy sauce in it, I was told yes...so not Gf then!!

    Places that do GF food (that is normally glutenous- I'm not counting places where you can get a steak or a salad) but may still have traces:

    - Eddie Rockets burger in a bowl
    - Lemon Creperie- Buckwheat panckaes, but cooked on the same hotplate
    - Credo pizza has closed down but great place in Bray called Platform do GF pizzas
    - Xixo on Baggot st has gf tortillas
    - Ppl have already mentioned Beshoffs etc

    The Nakd bars- esp the Bakewell and the Cocoa orange

    I agree they are delicious I love the Strawberry crunch one as well and the Rhubarb and custard one is nice too.

    As for places to eat have you tried McKenzies? There chicken burger and chips are yummy.
    Would love to be able to eat in Eddie Rockets again but don,t think I would ever risk it. Used to eat there all the time many years ago now before I was diagnosed coeliac.

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



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  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    Hi Guys, I am looking for GF Cornmeal or GF polenta Polenta in Dublin, I couldn't find this in Aldi, Lidl, Holland and Barrett, Marks & Spencer's and Tesco on Parnel Street .....

    Thus if anybody knows where I can buy this ? advice would be greatly appreciated


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭tea and coffee


    Try the Asian shop on Parnell st.
    Alternatively Holland and Barrett but you'll pay more


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,670 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Nourish should have it as well.

    They have 6 or 7 shops around Dublin.


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    Try the Asian shop on Parnell st.
    Alternatively Holland and Barrett but you'll pay more


    I tried Holland Barret but their cornmeal and polenta isn't GF....I will look into the Asian shops and nourish


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭tea and coffee


    whiz wrote: »
    I tried Holland Barret but their cornmeal and polenta isn't GF....I will look into the Asian shops and nourish

    Oh you mean it's not certified gf? Cos it's naturally gf


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    Oh you mean it's not certified gf? Cos it's naturally gf



    In Holland and Barrett...they have disclaimer on the products saying it may include gluten


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    I found GF Cornmeal / GF Polenta in 1) Fallon & Byrne and 2) SuperValu


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    In Dublin City centre, has anybody come across any other restaurants / takeaways that do gluten free pizza ?

    Other than what is listed in brackets (Credo, Manifesto, Dominios, Zizzis, Milanos)

    Any responses appreciated


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭tea and coffee


    Credo closed down in January. They said they were going to reopen elsewhere but there's nothing online. Pity. They were pricey but tasty


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    whiz wrote: »
    In Dublin City centre, has anybody come across any other restaurants / takeaways that do gluten free pizza ?

    Other than what is listed in brackets (Credo, Manifesto, Dominios, Zizzis, Milanos)

    Any responses appreciated

    Anybody got any other recommendations ?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    Hi Guys, do you know where you can get a decent gluten free pizza base or mix ?

    I have tried Schar Gluten Free Base in Supervalu and Isabels Gluten Free Pizza mix in Holland & Barretts....but these aren't great....if anybody is aware of any other options....please respond...even if you could tell me where restaurants like Milanos etc source their gluten free pizza base, It would be great

    Any responses would be much appreciated


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭irlirishkev


    whiz wrote: »
    Hi Guys, do you know where you can get a decent gluten free pizza base or mix ?

    I have tried Schar Gluten Free Base in Supervalu and Isabels Gluten Free Pizza mix in Holland & Barretts....but these aren't great....if anybody is aware of any other options....please respond...even if you could tell me where restaurants like Milanos etc source their gluten free pizza base, It would be great

    Any responses would be much appreciated

    I gave up on pizza bases fairly quickly once I had to start the diet.
    I'm fairly sure Milanos have their base made specifically for them, and it's not commercially available.

    If you're okay with frozen pizzas, I find just getting a plain enough one and adding my own toppings to be the best bet. I also drizzle some olive oil over to give the base some stretchyness. My own choice is Schar, which strangeley seems to use a different base than their 'pizza base' that you buy separately.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,795 ✭✭✭g0g


    whiz wrote: »
    Hi Guys, do you know where you can get a decent gluten free pizza base or mix ?

    I have tried Schar Gluten Free Base in Supervalu and Isabels Gluten Free Pizza mix in Holland & Barretts....but these aren't great....if anybody is aware of any other options....please respond...even if you could tell me where restaurants like Milanos etc source their gluten free pizza base, It would be great

    Any responses would be much appreciated
    Slightly alternative choice, but I used the new Jus-Rol GF puff pastry and was happy with results. It's in chilled section in supermarkets and unrolls into a circle. Granted it's puff pastry and a bit sweeter I guess, but I loved it and the crust puffed up nicely. Very different I know, but worth trying.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭irlirishkev


    A petition has been started to try and convince McDonald's to cater for Coeliacs, the same way they do in Spain, Italy, Sweden etc..

    Whatever your own views of McDonald's may be, I think it's worth signing.

    Coeliac Options in McDonalds


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    Hey Guys,

    Is there any supermarket brands for olive, sunflower and vegetable oils that people use and get no gluten reaction too and would recommend ?

    Any advice appreciated.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    whiz wrote: »
    Hey Guys,

    Is there any supermarket brands for olive, sunflower and vegetable oils that people use and get no gluten reaction too and would recommend ?

    Any advice appreciated.

    Gluten in oils? There surely isn't any? Perhaps there may be cross contamination somewhere along the line, but there shouldn't be any actually in it. I hope nobody proves me wrong now.


  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Corbin Clean Scrubber


    g0g wrote: »
    Slightly alternative choice, but I used the new Jus-Rol GF puff pastry and was happy with results. It's in chilled section in supermarkets and unrolls into a circle. Granted it's puff pastry and a bit sweeter I guess, but I loved it and the crust puffed up nicely. Very different I know, but worth trying.

    Omg I didn't know this was a thing
    Is it in all of them??


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    Jellybaby1 wrote: »
    Gluten in oils? There surely isn't any? Perhaps there may be cross contamination somewhere along the line, but there shouldn't be any actually in it. I hope nobody proves me wrong now.

    I know from some of them I get headaches, I think it's down to cross comtamination....if any anybody has got any supermarket brand suggestions, it be great


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,795 ✭✭✭g0g


    bluewolf wrote: »
    Omg I didn't know this was a thing
    Is it in all of them??
    Dunno, I've gotten it in two different Tesco's anyway


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  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    g0g wrote: »
    Dunno, I've gotten it in two different Tesco's anyway

    Here what was the name of the brands you got ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭irlirishkev


    g0g wrote: »
    Dunno, I've gotten it in two different Tesco's anyway

    I'd be very, very surprised if there was CC issues in butters or spreads.
    Could it be something else in these brands that might be giving issues?
    Have you tried dairy free, in case that's it? My better half avoids too much dairy as it results in sinus pain and headaches for her.

    I use regular flora (which is dairy free fwiw). I'd be sensitive enough with CC, and have never had problems with any butters or spreads.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    I'd be very, very surprised if there was CC issues in butters or spreads.
    Could it be something else in these brands that might be giving issues?
    Have you tried dairy free, in case that's it? My better half avoids too much dairy as it results in sinus pain and headaches for her.

    I use regular flora (which is dairy free fwiw). I'd be sensitive enough with CC, and have never had problems with any butters or spreads.

    I actually noted while I was at home last weekend that my Mom's dairy free butter said 'gluten free' on the front. I joked saying oh there's a gimmick - sure all butter is GF. I'm wondering now if I was wrong!!! I had always just assumed that once it wasn't contaminated by other users.. that it was naturally GF!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭irlirishkev


    Tiriel wrote: »
    I actually noted while I was at home last weekend that my Mom's dairy free butter said 'gluten free' on the front. I joked saying oh there's a gimmick - sure all butter is GF. I'm wondering now if I was wrong!!! I had always just assumed that once it wasn't contaminated by other users.. that it was naturally GF!

    It would be. Of course if it doesn't say it, then it hasn't been tested, but I can't for the life of me think where in production it would get CC to anything over 5ppm, if even that.
    Of course, if you're talking breadcrumbs etc after purchase, that's a different story.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Tiriel wrote: »
    I actually noted while I was at home last weekend that my Mom's dairy free butter said 'gluten free' on the front. I joked saying oh there's a gimmick - sure all butter is GF.
    could be the CC, either in the plant but possible even in a place making the wrappers.

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  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    I saw this sad news, the only exclusive gluten free bakery "Antoinette's Bakery" is closing down in Dublin 😥

    https://lovindublin.com/food/this-much-loved-dublin-bakery-is-closing-this-friday


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  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    whiz wrote: »
    I saw this sad news, the only exclusive gluten free bakery "Antoinette's Bakery" is closing down in Dublin 😥

    https://lovindublin.com/food/this-much-loved-dublin-bakery-is-closing-this-friday


    Anybody recommend another bakery that does gluten free food ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    whiz wrote: »
    I saw this sad news, the only exclusive gluten free bakery "Antoinette's Bakery" is closing down in Dublin ��

    https://lovindublin.com/food/this-much-loved-dublin-bakery-is-closing-this-friday

    I had often thought of taking the bus ride in to visit this shop. However, friends who did told me the prices were very high so I never did. I understand using GF ingredients can make products expensive but this may have been a factor.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭irlirishkev


    Jellybaby1 wrote: »
    I had often thought of taking the bus ride in to visit this shop. However, friends who did told me the prices were very high so I never did. I understand using GF ingredients can make products expensive but this may have been a factor.

    I went there a lot. Can't say I ever found it expensive, and the quality was excellent.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭irlirishkev


    whiz wrote: »
    I saw this sad news, the only exclusive gluten free bakery "Antoinette's Bakery" is closing down in Dublin ��

    https://lovindublin.com/food/this-much-loved-dublin-bakery-is-closing-this-friday

    There is another one, tho not in the city centre.

    Gluttony is in Blackrock. I haven't been myself but I've heard good things.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    I went there a lot. Can't say I ever found it expensive, and the quality was excellent.

    One person who told me it was very expensive is a heck of a lot wealthier than I am so I believed her. €5.00 at least for a small loaf!!


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