Lemonaise

[terri]

Hi everyone,

Here is the response I received today from Lemonaise:

Teri - My name is Norm Ives and your e-mail could not have come at a better time. I had received an e-mail from another Lemonaise fan who also has celiac disease so took time yesterday to research and find a definitive answer. The ingredient in question was the distilled vinegar which is distilled from grain. I contacted the vinegar supplier and found that although a variety of grains are used, the product is triple distilled and the vinegar is definitely gluten free. I also asked our technical services department to verify the gluten free status but am certain that this is the case. I will forward the response from the vinegar manufacturer after this e-mail. Please continue to enjoy Ojai Cook products and spread the word.

Norm Ives

NORMAN IVES

GENERAL MANAGER

EAST COAST OFFICE

Q & B FOODS, INC.

271 MADISON AVENUE STE 1107

NEW YORK, NY 10016

T 212 599 0174 F 212 599 2035

Here's the reply from the vinegar people:

Teri - I am forwarding the response from the vinegar supplier for your peace

of mind.

NORMAN IVES

GENERAL MANAGER

EAST COAST OFFICE

Q & B FOODS, INC.

271 MADISON AVENUE STE 1107

NEW YORK, NY 10016

T 212 599 0174 F 212 599 2035

-----Original Message-----

From: Chandrika.Liyanage@fvinegar.com

[mailto:Chandrika.Liyanage@fvinegar.com]

Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:31 PM

To: norm@qbfoods.com

Subject: Allergen Statement

Dear Mr. Ives,

To the best of our knowledge, no wheat gluten is present in our White

Distilled Vinegar. Within the limitations of standard fermentation

technology, all vinegar we supply to the industry is consistent in process

and raw material content.

Thanks,

Chandrika Liyanage

Senior Food Technologist.