July 2016 – Gluten Free Finds

12 Smart Flour Foods Original Pizza Crusts

Smart Flour Foods; Ancient-Grain Pizza Crusts, 9.4 Ounce (Pack of 6) from Smart Flour

Free of Gluten, Casein/Dairy, Egg, Soy, Nut and Rice. Made with Ancient Grains Sorghum, Amaranth, and Teff. No MSG or Preservatives. Verified Non-GMO.

Certified gluten free. 6 x 2 crusts = 12 crusts total.

I’m a big fan of Smart Flour Food’s pizza and pizza crusts.

Smart Flour Foods; Ancient-Grain Pizza Crusts, 9.4 Ounce (Pack of 6)
from Smart Flour

I picked these up because the closest place I can find them is an hour drive. This is also… less expensive than they are in that store. On top if it, I get 5% back via Amazon’s Store Credit Card.

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Always check ingredients to confirm gluten free status. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer with questions.

15% Off Your First 3 Jet Orders + My GF Haul from Jet

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As of this posting, for a limited time, Jet is offering 15% off your first three orders (for new customers). Use coupon code TRIPLE15 to get the discount. Although I can’t link to it, I found it on the cart page, check there to see if it’s still going on and for full details.

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I recently picked up a bunch of gluten free stuff from Jet including, several bags of KIND Healthy Grains Clusters, Schar Parbaked Baguettes, a bunch of McCormick Organics Gluten Free Taco Seasoning, Organicville Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce and more.

Prices drop as you add more to your cart. Quick two day shipping is free with a $40 order.

Check it out – Jet.com – use promo code TRIPLE15

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Columbia Researchers Find Biological Explanation for Wheat Sensitivity

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from Columbia University Medical Center…

NEW YORK, NY (July 26, 2016)—A new study may explain why people who do not have celiac disease or wheat allergy nevertheless experience a variety of gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms after ingesting wheat and related cereals. The findings suggest that these individuals have a weakened intestinal barrier, which leads to a body-wide inflammatory immune response.

Findings from the study, which was led by researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), were reported in the journal Gut.

“Our study shows that the symptoms reported by individuals with this condition are not imagined, as some people have suggested,” said study co-author Peter H. Green, MD, the Phyllis and Ivan Seidenberg Professor of Medicine at CUMC and director of the Celiac Disease Center. “It demonstrates that there is a biological basis for these symptoms in a significant number of these patients.”

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Bulk 2.5 lb Bakery on Main Granola

Bakery on Main Gluten Free Non-GMO Bulk Granola, Apple Raisin Walnut by Bakery on Main. Large 2.5 lb foodservice/restaurant size.

Gluten Free, Non-GMO Project Verified

Bakery on Main Gluten Free Non-GMO Bulk Granola, Apple Raisin Walnut, 2.5 Pound

Always check ingredients to confirm gluten free status. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer with questions.

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Is it safe to drink gluten-removed beers?

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Most “gluten-removed” beers are made using gluten containing ingredients like… barley. During fermentation an enzyme is used that breaks down gluten. The real issue is whether or not the things that are left (peptides) cause a negative reaction in those who (like me) have Celiac Disease. Personally… I would love to see some of the bigger breweries that produce these beers, like Omission, band together to commission additional scientific research in this area, including a double blind study on the actual effects of drinking gluten removed beers on those suffer from Celiac Disease.

Gluten Free Watchdog (I’m a subscriber!)… has an excellent paper detailing this issue. See: Is Barley-Based “Gluten-Removed” Beer Safe for People with Celiac Disease?

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Kitchen Tools: Blendtec Blender

We cover the occasional kitchen related item here on Gluten Free Finds because, we gluten free folks, tend to cook for ourselves a lot. See: Topics Covered

Blendtec Blender with both FourSide and WildSide Jars.

Powerful 1560 watts, 120 volt, 13 amps, 3 peak h/p motor
6 pre-programmed cycles tell the motor when to speed up, slow down and shut off automatically.
Compact 15″ height easily fits under kitchen cabinets
Includes a WildSide jar with 4″ stainless steel blade and a FourSide jar with 3″ stainless steel blade, made from durable BPA free Tritan(TM) copolyester
Durable base made from industrial grade polycarbonate resists scratching and wear. flat, sealed face plate and buttons reduce unsanitary build up.
Commercial-quality 1,560-watt countertop blender with 3 peak horsepower direct-drive motor
Preprogrammed blending cycles, digital touchpad controls, auto shutoff

I have a Blendtec blender and I love it. I use it primarily for smoothies.

Blendtec TB-621-26 Total Blender WildSide/FourSide, Black

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Short Sale: 20% off at Jet-dot-com – Lots of GF Items

For a short time jet.com is taking 20% off when you buy 6 or more eligible items. Jet has a good selection of gluten free groceries and snacks. Use code GROCERYBASH to get the deal.

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Smart Flour Foods Frozen Gluten Free Pizza and Crusts!

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I really struggled to find a good gluten free frozen pizza. The biggest problem that I had was the use of a lot of rice flour in the crust. Most of them were just too dense and didn’t really remind me of a real pizza crust.

After actually liking Mellow Mushroom’s GF Pizza (and liking the way they handle it) See: Dear Mellow Mushroom… Thank You I noticed that they used Smart Flour Foods Crusts. I looked to see if Smart Flour sold mixes and didn’t find any. I did however notice that they sell frozen pizzas and frozen pizza crusts.

One of the reasons that I like Smart Flours crust is that it doesn’t have the consistency of most GF pizza crusts I’ve tried that are usually rice based. Smart Flours crust ingredients include…

Smart Flour (Tapioca Flour, Sorghum Flour, Teff Flour, Amaranth Flour), Potato Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sorghum Flour, Water, Olive Oil, Sugar, Agave, Flax Seed, Yeast, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Guar Gum, Baking Soda, Canola Oil.

Current variations available include – uncured pepperoni, cheese, margherita, chicken sausage, Tuscan inspired two meat and Italian sausage. Those are available in two sizes both regular and family size.

I had a hard time actually tracking these down in my area, although I was finally able to lay my hands on some (with a little bit of a drive). I’m happy to say that Smart Flour Foods makes a delicious frozen pizza.

Smart Flour Foods has a store locator. Check it out and see if their pizzas are available in your area.

If they are not Amazon (as of this posting) has several varieties available. Search Smart Flour Pizza at Amazon – make sure and compare the total price, per pizza including shipping. Shipping frozen items can be expensive, factor that in when comparing.

Smart Flour Foods Frozen Pizza has been added to… Gluten Free Things That I Actually Like

Always check ingredients to confirm gluten free status. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer with questions.

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Gluten Content Test: Chilli Man Chili with Beans

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Chilli Man Chili with Beans is made by Faribault Foods.

Find Chilli Man Chili: Amazon || Wal-Mart || Jet

I contacted Faribault Foods to ask if Chilli Man Chili with Beans is gluten free. Note that this is their response to me personally. Ingredients and procedures can change over time, check with manufacturers to get up to date information.

I received this response on March 9, 2016

Thank you for your contact concerning Chilliman Chili. This product does not contain any gluten ingredients.

Barb Edwards
Consumer Relations

To put that to the test, I performed a GlutenTox test. GlutenTox allows you to choose between 5 and 20 PPM. I performed this test at the 20 PPM (parts per million) sensitivity level.

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The test stick has two lines, the one on the left is the blue control line and should always become visible. There is another possible line just to the right of that, that one is red. That becomes visible if gluten is detected at the selected concentration. As you can see in this photo only the control line is visible. According to this result the sample I tested has a lower than 20 PPM gluten content.

Each GlutenTox test comes with single use pipettes, extract solution, dilution solution, sample scoop and a test stick. The testing process is relatively simple and the instructions are clearly written. This test gives you some flexibility as you have the choice between testing at 20 PPM (parts per million) or 5 PPM. Under 20 PPM allows manufacturers to label certain foods as gluten free.

More About GlutenTox

GlutenTox Home is a quick, user-friendly test to detect gluten in foods, drinks, cosmetics, or any other substance. It’s useful for anyone who suffers from celiac disease, or keeps a gluten-free diet for any reason.

Adjustable sensitivity: test for 20ppm or 5ppm of gluten depending on your specific needs
No special equipment required; everything but the test material is included in the kit
Safe, non-toxic, and easy to use
Quick response: a reliable answer in less than 20 minutes
The included G12 antibody recognizes the toxic fraction of gluten in wheat, barley, rye, and even oat.

Kits contain everything you need to test for gluten in foods, drinks or cosmetics. Kits are available in 2-, 5- and 10-test quantities.

Price varies based on how many kits you buy

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A note about gluten content tests: These are performed in non-lab environments with small samples. Processes and ingredients change over time. Tests found on Gluten Free Finds should not be considered authoritative in nature. Always check product labels and consult manufacturers for additional information on ingredients and processes.

Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Sale!

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As of this posting, Soap.com (an Amazon Company) is discounting many Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free products by 20%. Shipping is also free with a $49 order. I have no idea when this ends.

Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free at Soap.com

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