Is Modified Food Starch Gluten-Free and Safe for Celiacs?

So are Campbell soups made with 'modified food starch' gluten free?

Thanks,

Allan;  adsmithoo7@hotmail.com

The article says in North America wheat is seldom used for MFS and when it is it must be declared. I think you are safe.

Very, very few Campbells soups are gluten-free, and it isn't the modified starch. Many contain noodles. Others contain barley. Tomato has wheat flour.

5 minutes ago, psawyer said:

Very, very few Campbells soups are gluten-free, and it isn't the modified starch. Many contain noodles. Others contain barley. Tomato has wheat flour.

That's my take as well. But it's been awhile since I perused the soup shelves in the grocery store. Maybe the soup companies have gotten away from using wheat as a thickener in offerings that don't have noodles or barley as a main ingredient. Allan, you would still do well to check the labels.

No way, I would consume Campbell’s!  While it might not contain wheat, it might not be gluten free.  They are most likely made on a shared line.  Best to see of Campbell’s has a gluten free list on their website.    If you want canned soup, try the clearly marked gluten free Progressive soups.  Those are in my pantry for the next earthquake!  

Yes, Progressive offers more gluten-free soup products than does Campbells (if any) and they are stated on the label to be so. A safer alternative but if I remember correctly, a more expensive one. On the other hand, it seems Progressive puts more solid ingredients in their soups whereas Campbells uses more water.

I think you mean "Progresso," but I could be wrong. They make a line of GF soups.

Progressive is the political left wing division of Progresso, hee , hee!

Yes, thanks for catching that. I've been watching too much national news lately.

Once again I ask the same question... 

I shop in Asian markets frequently, because of their proximity and their propensity of have flavorful products. Does the rule for disclosure of ingredient sources apply to all products SOLD in the US... or merely manufactured here? 

WHY IS THIS CAREFUL DISTINCTION NOT EVER ADDRESSED? 

3 hours ago, sc'Que? said:

Once again I ask the same question... 

I shop in Asian markets frequently, because of their proximity and their propensity of have flavorful products. Does the rule for disclosure of ingredient sources apply to all products SOLD in the US... or merely manufactured here? 

WHY IS THIS CAREFUL DISTINCTION NOT EVER ADDRESSED? 

Any food sold in the US must comply with FDA regulations. If a starch is derived from wheat in food it must be labeled.

But would that apply to online purchases? And can you trust the labels on food items that originate in other countries whose analysis and reporting standards are not as subject to scrutiny and verification as they would be in the U.S., Canada or Europe?

19 hours ago, Guest Allan said:

So are Campbell soups made with 'modified food starch' gluten free?

Thanks,

Allan;  adsmithoo7@hotmail.com

Hi Allan,

The only US made Campbell’s soups I have found are the Sipping Soups. The Sipping Soups don’t need a thickener so the wheat flour is omitted. So feel free to enjoy the Sipping Soups, even tomato.

In Canada, most Campbell’s soups (without noodles or barley, etc) are made with corn starch as the thickener and are safe to eat. Always read the Allergen part to see if wheat is listed.

Kerri