Re: Jello & Endoscopy

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You will see a number of websites and forums where Jello is pronounced to be gluten-free, BUT:1. There are almost no authoritative citations as to where the authors got their information, so I do not consider their assertions worth taking a chance.2. You need to get hold of Kraft, the company that now owns Jello, to verify that whatever flavors of Jello you are interested in are currently gluten-free. Kraft does have a web page on their general labeling regarding gluten content (at: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/healthy-living-ideas/Articles/food-allergies/glutenfreefoods.aspx), but, as far as my GF wife and I are concerned, this is not sufficient. A customer service

number for contacting Kraft is: 1-877-535-5666. HogleFreelance academic librarianInstructor, online researchEmail: jjhogle@...Web: (under de- and re-construction) www.blueroom.comReality ain't what you think it isArt Graphics & Photographs[http://www.blueroom.com/realityaint.htm]From: Louise Audell <louise_gd@...>Celiac Bay Area < >Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 10:35:36 PMSubject: [ ] Jello & Endoscopy

Hi:I have to do a upper and lower biopsy/endoscopy (sp) "thingy" soon - my first one after avoiding it for 10 years...ugh...my list of "food" options are Jello and tea. But, is Jello considered gluten-free and/or is there a specific brand that is? I also have to follow a FODMAP diet for IBS, so I'm concerned even if Jello is gluten-free will it be FODMAP safe? (no fruit juices, no caffeine)Anyone know? Louise

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I found this site about Kraft. Maybe this will help.http://www.glutenfreeinfo.com/Diet/glutenfreeinfo.htmMelita

On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 10:35 PM, Louise Audell <louise_gd@...> wrote:

 

Hi:I have to do a upper and lower biopsy/endoscopy (sp) " thingy " soon - my first one after avoiding it for 10 years...ugh...my list of " food " options are Jello and tea. But, is Jello considered gluten-free and/or is there a specific brand that is? I also have to follow a FODMAP diet for IBS, so I'm concerned even if Jello is gluten-free will it be FODMAP safe? (no fruit juices, no caffeine)

Anyone know? Louise

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I've had two or three colonoscopies, requiring a sort of laxative and "food" limited to jello, liquids. To tell the truth, eating becomes of no interest at all. I force myself to drink the approved fluids (Seven-up and ginger ale, as I recall, were okay.) Food just plain didn't matter during this process.. Having very soft toilet paper and/or Tucks-type soothing wipes does, a lot.

I don't think you're going to suffering from hunger. I think I was told to avoid dark-colored jello, but I can't remember for certain.

H.

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From: Melita R <leftcoastmelita@...>

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Sent: Sat, Sep 25, 2010 8:31 am

Subject: Re: [ ] Jello & Endoscopy

I found this site about Kraft. Maybe this will help.

http://www.glutenfreeinfo.com/Diet/glutenfreeinfo.htm

Melita

On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 10:35 PM, Louise Audell <louise_gd@...> wrote:

Hi:

I have to do a upper and lower biopsy/endoscopy (sp) "thingy" soon - my first one after avoiding it for 10 years...ugh...my list of "food" options are Jello and tea. But, is Jello considered gluten-free and/or is there a specific brand that is? I also have to follow a FODMAP diet for IBS, so I'm concerned even if Jello is gluten-free will it be FODMAP safe? (no fruit juices, no caffeine)

Anyone know?

Louise