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imported Chinese Rice Vermicelli


Elizabeth M Blair
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I continue to go through both the places where I live and check food labels.  I found a plastic bag of Rice Vermicelli imported from China.  It lists only two ingredients: rice and water.  But I'm unsure if the requirements for labeling food in China is as rigorous as it is here. Could it contain other ingredients besides rice and water?  Safe to cook and eat it as a Celiac?  If not, I will add it to my giveaway box for those in my life who have no food allergies.  I've been on a gluten-free diet since July after being diagnosed with Celiac by endoscopy and still have much to learn about what I can and can't eat.  Thanks for any comments about this topic.

 


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Scott Adams Grand Master

I have eaten Asian rice noodles fairly regularly for decades, without issues, however, that isn't a guarantee that some brands might be cross-contaminated in a processing plant. I would only mention that you might want to instead opt for ones made in Viet Nam or Thailand, as they do not grow wheat in those countries.

Elizabeth M Blair Contributor

Thank you, Scott.  I may use these, it's just a small bag, and then will be sure to use rice noodles from Vietnam and Thailand in the future.  No wheat is those countries!  The esoteric things we learn when on this diet. 

There's a Vietnamese import store In my neighborhood I've  been meaning to check out. Here's another good reason to do so.  Thanks again.

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