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Altoids

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jams Explorer
jams
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I was waiting for my daughter to get out of school today when I decided to read the ingredients in Altoiods. Much to my suprise they are made in NJ and have wheat maltodextrin listed!! I was very sad because I love the small ones! I haven't checked the larger ones, but steer clear of the small Altoids. :angry:

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aaascr Apprentice
aaascr
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I contacted them awhile ago and the larger (original) peppermint ones

are gluten-free.

jenvan Collaborator
jenvan
Posted

I cked on the sours earlier this year and they said they are gluten-free.

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
Posted

Altoids is a Kraft brand and will list wheat,rye,barley,oats on the label if it contains any.

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
Posted

Yep, I was disappointed they added those to the small ones, but very happy that they clearly labeled them. At least we don't have to wonder!

uclangel422 Apprentice
uclangel422
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I could be wrong, but i think i read somewhere that their gum is not gluten-free too.

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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I could be wrong, but i think i read somewhere that their gum is not gluten-free too.

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Ironically, the cinnamon flavor is gluten-free (or was the last time I had it) but the peppermint is not. Wacky, I think.

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pixiegirl Enthusiast
pixiegirl
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Oh dear, I eat a ton of wintergreen altoids and I just assumed (stupid i know) that they are gluten-free. (because I read that Altoids were so I thought it meant all altoids) I guess I better go read the label.

Susan :unsure:

kactuskandee Apprentice
kactuskandee
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Wow, thanks for the info on the Altoids gum...........I've been eating the reg sized mints for years now, but couldn't figure out why I got sick on the gum when I tried it.

Kandee

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Cheryl-C Enthusiast
Cheryl-C
Posted

I know this thread is old, so I just wanted to update that as of Oct 2010 (last checked date) altoids wintergreen mints (regular size) are gluten-free.

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