FDA is not required to inspect foreign firms that export food or feed products to the United States. As part of our risk-based approach, we do conduct foreign food inspections in a number of targeted program areas, but these inspections are not a prerequisite for firms to export products to the United States. FDA's risk-based approach means that the agency uses its limited inspection resources to look at products that pose the greatest risk to public health.

FDA traced the source of the product labeled as wheat gluten to a single supplier, Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Company, of China. ChemNutra Inc. of Las Vegas imported and distributed the wheat gluten to pet food manufacturers. On April 3, 2007, ChemNutra issued a recall of all suspect products labeled as wheat gluten that it had imported and distributed. Learn more about the ChemNutra recall at www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/chemnutra04_07.html .

Based on the information FDA has, it appears that melamine was added to the products handled by the two Chinese suppliers to increase the apparent protein content in those products. In April 2007, pet food manufacturers in South Africa recalled dry cat and dog food made with corn gluten that was contaminated with melamine and imported from China. There is no evidence that contaminated corn gluten was imported in the United States for pet food production.

Rice protein concentrate is made by separating and isolating the protein portion from the carbohydrate portion (starch) of rice. It is used in many pet foods as part of the formulation (recipe). Rice protein concentrate adds plant proteins that contain little, if any, gluten.

No, we do not use wheat gluten, rice gluten or rice protein concentrates in any of our products, including our canned foods. Wheat gluten is frequently used by other companies in their canned pet food to make a manufactured meat substitute product that can be made to look like chunks and slices or dices of real meat from lower quality meats or inedible (not fit for human consumption) meat by-products.

Wheat gluten is a safe and healthy ingredient high in protein and easily digested that has been in constant use in human food production for hundreds of years. This isolated incident, although vast in how many lives it will affect, does not deem wheat gluten as an unsuitable pet food ingredient.

For 100 units of whole grain wheat, about 70 units of white flour results from the milling process. The rest is separately sold as wheat bran or wheat germ. Those 70 units of flour are about 10 percent- 15 percent protein, thus about 7 to 10 units of protein for 100 units of whole wheat. The protein is about 80 percent gluten, thus about 6 to 8 units of gluten for 100 units of whole wheat.

Wheat gluten is the principal protein component of wheat flour and may be used as a thickener in pet foods. It also has uses in human food products as a stabilizer or thickener. It is not generally associated with food contamination.

To determine which of our products may be free of wheat, barley, rye and oats (WBRO), and for more specific information about such products, contact the Celiac Sprue Association at (toll free) 877-CSA-4-CSA (877-272-4272), e-mail to celiacs@csaceliacs.org or write to CSA /USA, Inc.; PO Box 31700; Omaha, NE 68131-0700. CSA’s website provides information on Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis and can be accessed at www.csaceliacs.org.

A specially formulated wheat protein isolate that makes virtually any bakery product taste fresher, last longer and be produced more efficiently. It is designed to enhance the production of dough, no matter what system you are working with fresh, par-baked, refrigerated or frozen. This product will greatly improve the performance of any dough. Our wheat protein isolate comes from only the best natural sources and GMO-free wheat crops.

Wheat flour is prepared by grinding cleaned wheat grains. Wheat gluten is the principle protein component of wheat flour. Wheat gluten is obtained by hydrating wheat flour and mechanically separating the wheat gluten from the starch and other flour components.

I don't know how much gluten they contain, but my feeling is that it is likely to be more than you would find in wheat starch and so best avoided by celiac patients. How can I get more information? The national support groups listed previously offer new celiac packets and frequent newsletters. Local support groups hold regular meetings and provide a chance for you to interact with other celiacs. Many local support groups offer newsletters, cookbooks, and other information.

Yes....but to date....the Chinese Importer "claimed" it was only distributed to the feed mills for pets.. I have been unable to find out from White Wave whether or not they use imported wheat gluten in their Seitan, Chicken Style or Wheat Meat Chicken. I am not about to open any of my supply of Wheat Meat until I know. for my little one, she has been eating Newman's Own Organic and another canned brand called Harmony. She just loves them.

A food concentrate contains the essential nutrients and food factors required for health in a higher concentration than is found in whole food. For instance, rice bran contains most of the minerals, vitamins, fiber and oils present in whole, brown rice. White rice, which is made up of mostly starch, is nutrient poor. Besides rice bran, food concentrates present in The Missing Link® include molasses, bone meal and liver. BACK TO TOP

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and foods containing these ingredients or their derivatives. Gluten intolerance (also known as Celiac Disease) is a genetic disorder that affects many Americans. Here is a list of Fantastic Foods wheat gluten-free products.

We do not, however, here is more information about a gluten free diet: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten_free

Wheat and other cereals that are made into flour contain proteins, one of which is glutenin, commonly known as gluten. Wheat Gluten is the most protein-dense version of wheat and is widely used for baking breads and as a meat substitute (such as seitan).

No. The majority of our products are hypo-allergenic. With only a few exceptions, they contain no dairy, yeast or corn. Additionally, they contain no wheat, gluten, sugar, starch, preservatives or hydrogenated oils. The beta glucan in IsoProtein Plus and PureWeigh PREMEAL Beverage is gluten-free. Furthermore, our products contain no hidden coatings, excipients, binders, fillers, shellacs, artificial colors or fragrance.

Yes, there may be a large difference between the two. Whey protein isolate is the most pure and concentrated form of whey protein available. It contains 90% or more protein and very little (if any) fat and lactose. Whey protein concentrate has anywhere between 29% and 89% protein depending upon the product. As the protein level in whey protein concentrate decreases the amounts of fat and/or lactose usually increase.

There is a total of 15 grams of protein per serving in UltraBalance protein. Whey protein makes up 9 grams and rice protein makes up 6 grams of the total.

No. I understand some people can be allergic to these items in other ways, but acne is a bacterial infection, not an allergy. However, it is so easy to prepare food dishes with these items and have small, hidden amounts of sugar added. So again, the main food item may not be a problem itself as much as what someone adds to the food during preparation.

Much like those folks with dairy allergies, there are people who have a hypersensitivity to wheat or wheat products - like gluten. There is no wheat, wheat gluten, rye, oats, barley or malt in Silk Soymilk, Silk soy yogurt or Silk Creamer including the natural flavors.

Wheat protein isolate is a wheat protein that has been chemically processed to remove most of the starch. It is a more pure wheat protein than wheat gluten. Wheat protein isolate is 85% protein and wheat gluten is 75% protein. Wheat protein isolate is more soluble (20%) than wheat gluten (3%). Top

GHT makes every effort to avoid common food allergens in their products. ThreeLac and all products are free of corn, wheat, and gluten.

Some of Cherrybrook Kitchen's cake and cookie mixes contain wheat and gluten. However, our chocolate and vanilla frostings as well as our new gluten free Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookie and Sugar Cookie do not.

this time, we do not offer products suitable for consumers on a gluten- or wheat-free diet. All of our products are produced in facilities that also manufacture wheat-containing products. We cannot guarantee that any products are 100% gluten- or wheat-free. Kellogg's® EggoTM Syrup and Kellogg'sTM Fruit Flavored Snacks are formulated gluten and wheat-free and may be acceptable for consumers on restricted diets.

Yes! We have an awesome selection of gluten free, wheat free items. Look for the that will tell you the item is gluten free.

Rice is a great option for most meals. It's quick, easy to prepare, and nutritious too. Brown rice is high in fiber, phytochemicals, thiamin, niacin and iron. Wild rice, also high in fiber, can add an interesting flavor and texture to a meal. Cook your rice in a flavoured broth, that adds a little zest to it. Salsa is a good friend to rice and bvery healthy for you and low in fat. Enjoy!But make healthy choices.