Re: Is this true - grated cheeses coated with starch

[Guest guest]

>

> Nearly all pre-grated cheeses are coated with powdered cellulose

> (plant fiber) to prevent sticking.

>

> Here is info from the FAQ section on Sargento's website:

> http://www.sargentocheese.com/aboutus/faq.jsp

> " Powdered cellulose is a white, odorless, tasteless, totally natural

> powder made from cellulose, a naturally occurring component of most

> plants. It will not absorb moisture because of its fibrous, non-gel

> structure. When added to shredded cheese, cellulose prevents the

> cheese from sticking together. Calcium carbonate and potato starch are

> also natural ingredients. They pass through your body as any food

> does. They are not harmful.

>

They ARE harmful to us ( certainly the ppotato starch) and it is substances like

this found

in mixed nuts and roasted cashew that makes them also restricted from use on

SCD.

Carol F.

Toronto, Celiac, SCD 5 years

[Guest guest]

>

> Nearly all pre-grated cheeses are coated with powdered cellulose

> (plant fiber) to prevent sticking.

>

> Here is info from the FAQ section on Sargento's website:

> http://www.sargentocheese.com/aboutus/faq.jsp

> " Powdered cellulose is a white, odorless, tasteless, totally natural

> powder made from cellulose, a naturally occurring component of most

> plants. It will not absorb moisture because of its fibrous, non-gel

> structure. When added to shredded cheese, cellulose prevents the

> cheese from sticking together. Calcium carbonate and potato starch are

> also natural ingredients. They pass through your body as any food

> does. They are not harmful.

>

They ARE harmful to us ( certainly the ppotato starch) and it is substances like

this found

in mixed nuts and roasted cashew that makes them also restricted from use on

SCD.

Carol F.

Toronto, Celiac, SCD 5 years

[Guest guest]

Hi Fay,

I buy freshly grated parmesan from my local deli. Elaine said this was okay as

long as you check it out and there is nothing added.

I don't use the commercial brands of pregrated cheeses like Kraft's Parmesan

cheese (that doesn't look or taste remotely like real parmesan anyway) or the

pregrated cheeses that are commercially prepared in the ziplock bags eg. pizza

cheese, 3 cheese blends etc. - all sorts of anti-caking agents (potato starch,

cellulose powder etc.) in those.

If there is a lot of cheese to grate I use either my food processor or husband.

Sheila

cf young cfyoung4@...> wrote:

This is from another list, totally unrelated to SCD:

" If you are using the pre-grated cheese, you should know that it is all

coated with a starch to keep it from sticking together in the package. "

Is this true? I have never heard of avoiding pre-grated cheese. If it is

true, anyone know of an inexpensive but easy way to grate cheese in bulk

(i.e. not the ultimate in cheapness, a handgrater)? Thanks and take care,

Fay

[Guest guest]

Hi Fay,

I buy freshly grated parmesan from my local deli. Elaine said this was okay as

long as you check it out and there is nothing added.

I don't use the commercial brands of pregrated cheeses like Kraft's Parmesan

cheese (that doesn't look or taste remotely like real parmesan anyway) or the

pregrated cheeses that are commercially prepared in the ziplock bags eg. pizza

cheese, 3 cheese blends etc. - all sorts of anti-caking agents (potato starch,

cellulose powder etc.) in those.

If there is a lot of cheese to grate I use either my food processor or husband.

Sheila

cf young cfyoung4@...> wrote:

This is from another list, totally unrelated to SCD:

" If you are using the pre-grated cheese, you should know that it is all

coated with a starch to keep it from sticking together in the package. "

Is this true? I have never heard of avoiding pre-grated cheese. If it is

true, anyone know of an inexpensive but easy way to grate cheese in bulk

(i.e. not the ultimate in cheapness, a handgrater)? Thanks and take care,

Fay

[Guest guest]

On Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:16:21 -0000 " carolfrilegh "

c.frilegh@...> writes:

>

> >

> > Nearly all pre-grated cheeses are coated with powdered cellulose

> > (plant fiber) to prevent sticking.

> >

> They ARE harmful to us ( certainly the ppotato starch) and it is

> substances like this found

> in mixed nuts and roasted cashew that makes them also restricted

> from use on SCD.

>

> Carol F.

> Toronto, Celiac, SCD 5 years

This is astounding. Nowhere had I heard or read this before. What do

people use to grate their cheese? I could use recommendations for an

inexpensive but convenient device. I don't think we've ever been 100%

compliant with all the new things I'm finding out.

We may be removing my son from SCD (I could still use advice on how to

introduce regular foods) but do plan on doing my own baking and cooking

as healthfully as possible.

Thanks and take care, Fay

P.S. Sheila, I just saw your grating recommendations. I guess I'll have

to experiment.

[Guest guest]

On Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:16:21 -0000 " carolfrilegh "

c.frilegh@...> writes:

>

> >

> > Nearly all pre-grated cheeses are coated with powdered cellulose

> > (plant fiber) to prevent sticking.

> >

> They ARE harmful to us ( certainly the ppotato starch) and it is

> substances like this found

> in mixed nuts and roasted cashew that makes them also restricted

> from use on SCD.

>

> Carol F.

> Toronto, Celiac, SCD 5 years

This is astounding. Nowhere had I heard or read this before. What do

people use to grate their cheese? I could use recommendations for an

inexpensive but convenient device. I don't think we've ever been 100%

compliant with all the new things I'm finding out.

We may be removing my son from SCD (I could still use advice on how to

introduce regular foods) but do plan on doing my own baking and cooking

as healthfully as possible.

Thanks and take care, Fay

P.S. Sheila, I just saw your grating recommendations. I guess I'll have

to experiment.

[Guest guest]

<<< Is this true? I have never heard of avoiding pre-grated cheese. If it is

true, anyone know of an inexpensive but easy way to grate cheese in bulk

(i.e. not the ultimate in cheapness, a handgrater)? Thanks and take care,

Fay>>

We use the grating attachment on the food processor. Very quick and

easy, then I can store it in a container in the fridge to use within the

week.

Laurie

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> > >

> > > Nearly all pre-grated cheeses are coated with powdered cellulose

> > > (plant fiber) to prevent sticking.

> > >

> > They ARE harmful to us ( certainly the potato starch) and it is

> > substances like this found

> > in mixed nuts and roasted cashew that makes them also restricted

> > from use on SCD.

> >

> > Carol F.

> > Toronto, Celiac, SCD 5 years

>

> This is astounding. Nowhere had I heard or read this before. What do

> people use to grate their cheese? I could use recommendations for an

> inexpensive but convenient device. I don't think we've ever been 100%

> compliant with all the new things I'm finding out.

>

To shave Parmesan cheese:

Use a vegetable peeler to pare paper-thin sheets from a piece of Parmesan.To

grate

Parmesan cheese: Draw a piece of Parmesan against the holes of a handheld

grater. Or,

use a rotary cheese grater.

Carol F.

Toronto, Celiac, SCD 5 years