We talk about hidden gluten, this list will help you search the ingredient list for key words to look for:
(according to balancemindbodysoul.com)
** keep in mind many of these sources of gluten free alternatives **
MAJOR SOURCES OF GLUTEN
Barley, Bran, Couscous, Flour (wheat), Kamut, Malt, Matzo, Pasta, Rye, Seitan, Semolina, Soy Sauce (some are wheat free), Spelt, Sprouted wheat or barley, Teriyaki Sauce (some are gluten-free), Triticale, Udon, Wheat
HIDDEN SOURCES OF GLUTEN
Beer, Brewer's yeast, Coloring, Fillers, Flavorings, Graham flour, Hydrolyzed plan protein, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Mono-and Diglycerides, Monosodium glutamate, Spices, Textured Vegetable protein.
WHEAT FREE ISN'T GLUTEN FREE
ORDERING GLUTEN FREE FOODS ONLINE:
many towns don't have stores with gluten free options, here are some good webpages:
www.reallygreatfood.com
www.energ-g.com
www.glutenfree.com