Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Traces of wheat

Oldturdle
 Share

Recommended Posts

Oldturdle Collaborator
Oldturdle
Posted

Does anyone eat products that say, "may contain traces of wheat," under the ingredient list?  How about, "manufactured in a plant that also manufactures products containing wheat?"  Are these different?  I have eaten both on rare occaisions, with seemingly no I'll effects, but wonder if I am playing with fire.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Beverage Rising Star
Beverage
Posted

Never ever for me. No noticeable symptoms does not mean no autoimmune response. 

cindy426 Newbie
cindy426
Posted
  On 9/8/2021 at 1:01 AM, Beverage said:

Never ever for me. No noticeable symptoms does not mean no autoimmune response. 

Expand Quote  

 

  On 9/3/2021 at 7:39 PM, Oldturdle said:

Does anyone eat products that say, "may contain traces of wheat," under the ingredient list?  How about, "manufactured in a plant that also manufactures products containing wheat?"  Are these different?  I have eaten both on rare occaisions, with seemingly no I'll effects, but wonder if I am playing with fire.

Expand Quote  

I do eat products that say "Manufactured in a plant ......." but would not eat something that says may contain traces of wheat and am very strict with my diet otherwise.  I do not typically react to cross contamination and recently had an endoscopy for other reasons and they found no evidence of celiac, meaning no blunting of the villi so evidently I am doing well with my diet.  And just to be clear, I was diagnosed by endoscopy 13 years ago and do react with symptoms if I am glutenized. I think it is all very individualized as some people react much more severely than others. 

GodsGal Community Regular
GodsGal
Posted
  On 9/3/2021 at 7:39 PM, Oldturdle said:

Does anyone eat products that say, "may contain traces of wheat," under the ingredient list?  How about, "manufactured in a plant that also manufactures products containing wheat?"  Are these different?  I have eaten both on rare occaisions, with seemingly no I'll effects, but wonder if I am playing with fire.

Expand Quote  

I would not trust it, especially if the product is not certified gluten free. I ordered some spices the other day. Unfortunately I didn't read the label close enough. When they arrived, I saw "may contain traces of wheat." I gave it to my neighbor. 😊

  • 2 months later...
Goosse1962 Newbie
Goosse1962
Posted
  On 9/3/2021 at 7:39 PM, Oldturdle said:

Does anyone eat products that say, "may contain traces of wheat," under the ingredient list?  How about, "manufactured in a plant that also manufactures products containing wheat?"  Are these different?  I have eaten both on rare occaisions, with seemingly no I'll effects, but wonder if I am playing with fire.

Expand Quote  

For some items in the store there are no other options. I have seen such warnings on packages marked gluten-free and one that was even certified. Even without the warning, I have had issues with the amount of gluten in foods marked or certified gluten-free. I take a GliadinX capsule with all meals and snacks in case trace amounts exist in what should be gluten free. I always select the best option available of those that don't specifically contain gluten, which increases the grocery bill.

trents Grand Master
trents
Posted
  On 9/3/2021 at 7:39 PM, Oldturdle said:

Does anyone eat products that say, "may contain traces of wheat," under the ingredient list?  How about, "manufactured in a plant that also manufactures products containing wheat?"  Are these different?  I have eaten both on rare occaisions, with seemingly no I'll effects, but wonder if I am playing with fire.

Expand Quote  

The reasons for the risk of containing small amounts of gluten may be different in these two scenarios, but the net result is essentially the same. Those of us who are less sensitive to traces of gluten probably take the risk of consuming products with these kinds of warnings from time to time. But as has been said, just because there is no sensation of being "glutened" is no guarantee that no inflammation occurred.

Oldturdle Collaborator
Oldturdle
Posted
  • Author
  On 12/9/2021 at 6:09 PM, Goosse1962 said:

For some items in the store there are no other options. I have seen such warnings on packages marked gluten-free and one that was even certified. Even without the warning, I have had issues with the amount of gluten in foods marked or certified gluten-free. I take a GliadinX capsule with all meals and snacks in case trace amounts exist in what should be gluten free. I always select the best option available of those that don't specifically contain gluten, which increases the grocery bill.

Expand Quote  

Isn't that the truth, about the grocery bill!  Cooking from scratch is a good option, but not always how we want to spend our time.  I too take Gliadinx, but usually only when eating in restaurants, or at friend's homes.  I told my gastroenterologist that I take Gliadinx. He had never heard of it, so I explained it was an enzyme that broke down gluten in the stomach.  He still had not heard of this concept.  He said, "They probably won't hurt you.  Take them if they are cheap.  Don't take them if they are expensive."  

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


LovintheGFlife Contributor
LovintheGFlife
Posted
  On 12/10/2021 at 12:36 PM, Oldturdle said:

Isn't that the truth, about the grocery bill!  Cooking from scratch is a good option, but not always how we want to spend our time.  I too take Gliadinx, but usually only when eating in restaurants, or at friend's homes.  I told my gastroenterologist that I take Gliadinx. He had never heard of it, so I explained it was an enzyme that broke down gluten in the stomach.  He still had not heard of this concept.  He said, "They probably won't hurt you.  Take them if they are cheap.  Don't take them if they are expensive."  

Expand Quote  

@Oldturdlethat sounds like my GE too. I have been using Gliadin X when eating out (gluten-free meals of course!) and have found it to be very beneficial. Either the Gliadin is working, or the meals I have eaten out are truly gluten-free, as claimed!

Distressed Contributor
Distressed
Posted
  On 9/3/2021 at 7:39 PM, Oldturdle said:

Does anyone eat products that say, "may contain traces of wheat," under the ingredient list?  How about, "manufactured in a plant that also manufactures products containing wheat?"  Are these different?  I have eaten both on rare occasions, with seemingly no I'll effects, but wonder if I am playing with fire.

Expand Quote  

Yes, it is a dangerous endeavor.  Any product labeled "manufactured in facility containing wheat" is a no go.  Although it is rare, some products do not have any allergen warning on the package.   The trials were costly and I no longer leave it to chance.  Even gluten-free labeling must be evaluated.  I look for the 
Certified label.  "Celiac friendly" is pure nonsense.  Ingredients labels are of utmost importance also since there are 45 gluten cross-reactors.  Yeast is the worst offender of all followed by dairy and egg.  

 

trents Grand Master
trents
Posted
  On 12/15/2021 at 12:43 PM, Distressed said:

Yes, it is a dangerous endeavor.  Any product labeled "manufactured in facility containing wheat" is a no go.  Although it is rare, some products do not have any allergen warning on the package.   The trials were costly and I no longer leave it to chance.  Even gluten-free labeling must be evaluated.  I look for the 
Certified label.  "Celiac friendly" is pure nonsense.  Ingredients labels are of utmost importance also since there are 45 gluten cross-reactors.  Yeast is the worst offender of all followed by dairy and egg.  

 

Expand Quote  

What do you mean by "gluten cross reactors"?

LovintheGFlife Contributor
LovintheGFlife
Posted
  On 9/3/2021 at 7:39 PM, Oldturdle said:

Does anyone eat products that say, "may contain traces of wheat," under the ingredient list?  How about, "manufactured in a plant that also manufactures products containing wheat?"  Are these different?  I have eaten both on rare occaisions, with seemingly no I'll effects, but wonder if I am playing with fire.

Expand Quote  

@Oldturdleto be honest, I have recently started eating chocolates and truffles that are labeled "may contain traces of wheat," or "manufactured in a plant that also manufactures products containing wheat". However, I must emphasize that a Gliadin-X capsule is also ingested when indulging in such products. I have yet to experience any adverse reaction so far. I believe, the amount of gluten contaminant, if at all present on a piece of candy, is negligible (<20 ppm); or, Gliadin-X is effective in combating any traces of cross-contamination.

Distressed Contributor
Distressed
Posted
  On 12/15/2021 at 3:20 PM, trents said:

What do you mean by "gluten cross reactors"?

Expand Quote  

Our site here, has a wonderful explanation and it includes a listing of 19 top cross-reactors. 

The article is entitled: Gluten and Cross-Reactive Foods - Celiac.com

 

trents Grand Master
trents
Posted
(edited)
  On 12/16/2021 at 1:58 AM, Distressed said:

Our site here, has a wonderful explanation and it includes a listing of 19 top cross-reactors. 

The article is entitled: Gluten and Cross-Reactive Foods - Celiac.com

 

Expand Quote  

I am aware that in some celiacs dairy can cause villi blunting. That has been researched and documented by NIH. But broad scale gluten cross reactivity is a dubious concept for which there is not reliable data: https://www.cureceliacdisease.org/faq/whats-with-all-the-talk-about-certain-types-of-food-causing-cross-reactivity/

I would suggest you go back and read the comments on the article you referenced.

Edited by trents

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      128,967
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Dianecousy
    Newest Member
    Dianecousy
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.1k
    • Total Posts
      71.4k
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      Worsening oral health with celiac

      By trents · Posted

      The form of the magnesium is important. Go for one that has high absorbability. Most of us opt for magnesium glycinate. Mag citrate is also good. Don't settle for the oxide forms. They aren't absorbed well and tend to have a laxative effect 'cause they just draw water into the colon a' la Milk of Magnesia. Costco is a good place to shop for things like that. Also, good bone and dental health involves vitamin D. Are you taking a dedicated D3 supplement? Have you had your D levels checked? In many ways, vitamin D is turning out to be a master vitamin of human metabolism and celiacs are often low on this one. What was the numerical score on your IGA along with the...
    • Jodi Lee K
      Worsening oral health with celiac

      By Jodi Lee K · Posted

      It doesn’t specify if it’s TTG I’m not sure how to tell for that. That would be so sad. We never eat out I try to be so strict. Yes many dental products have gluten! I only use ones that don’t on myself.    No follow up procedure has been done for healing. That is something I will ask about. Thank you for the suggestion.    I don’t take any Magnesium. What would be a good supplement? 
    • trents
      Worsening oral health with celiac

      By trents · Posted

      Is that TTG-IGA that is slightly elevated? That could indicate you are still getting some gluten in your diet. That should be within normal range I would think if you were truly gluten free. As a dental professional have you looked into the issue of gluten in the products they use in your profession? There are threads on this forum and also articles I think dealing with that issue. Have you had a follow-up endoscopy to check for healing of the small bowel villi? Also, are you taking any magnesium supplements for bone and dental health? Very important. It works together with calcium.    
    • Jodi Lee K
      Worsening oral health with celiac

      By Jodi Lee K · Posted

      I’ve had GI issues since I was a baby! They never did any testing and always said diet issues and constipation. Things got a lot worse when I hit 25, eventually got a diagnosis and I am currently 29. Yes, just recently saw my GI doctor in January and things looked pretty good. Very slightly elevated IgA but IgG was good. My ionized calcium is elevated too. I also have hashimotos but my TSH was good. 
    • trents
      Worsening oral health with celiac

      By trents · Posted

      Do you have any sense of how long before your diagnosis the onset of your celiac disease may have been? For most of us, there are years that pass between the onset and finally getting a diagnosis and by that time damage has already been done to body systems. May we ask your age? Also, have you had any follow-up testing since diagnosis to check for celiac antibody levels or healing of the villi?
×
×
  • Create New...