Two Updates Re: Vance's DariFree

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Update Re: Titanium Dioxide in Vance's DariFree Fat-free Non-dairy

Milk Alternative

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August 6, 2001

For years Vance's DariFree Fat-free Non-dairy Milk Alternative has

been recommended by doctors, dietary specialists and other healthcare

professionals, hospitals, clinics and experienced parents as the

finest milk alternative available to individuals and families dealing

with significant food intolerances, allergies and sensitivities.

Recently concerns have been raised regarding titanium dioxide, an

ingredient in DariFree. When the product was initially formulated,

all ingredients were carefully selected to ensure safety, quality and

effective function. With this recent question, we have again

contacted suppliers to closely review and evaluate the integrity of

the ingredients, and to verify the safety of our product.

Titanium dioxide is not a toxic mineral. It is an inert mineral and

should not be confused with titanium, which is a metal that can be

detected with a toxicity level test. Food-grade titanium dioxide is

commonly used in many consumer products including pharmaceuticals,

icing, candy, milk, cheeses, many non-dairy and fat-free foods,

toothpaste, sunscreen, soap, shampoo, cosmetics (including products

commonly used around the eyes), vitamins, and nutritional

supplements.

The FDA does not require manufacturers to list titanium dioxide as an

ingredient in food products, allowing it to be listed simply

as " color added. " However, our label clearly states: " …colored with

Titanium Dioxide (an inert mineral),… " We included titanium dioxide

in the initial formulation because it had been determined to be safe,

pure, and effective as a coloring ingredient. As such, it helps give

DariFree a creamy, milk-like color and texture, which we understand

to be extremely important to many " picky " children, making DariFree a

valuable resource for parents who must ensure that their food-

sensitive kids are appropriately supplemented with calcium.

Consumers of DariFree are among the most selective customers in the

specialty foods marketplace. We affirm our commitment to provide

products that fulfill their needs and expectations of safety and

quality. With Original DariFree we hope to continue to satisfy your

family's desire for an appealing milk-like product that is free of

gluten, casein, lactose, soy, rice, oils, eggs, fat and cholesterol –

and great for drinking, cooking and baking, as well as for use on

cereal and as a coffee creamer. And new DariFree Chocolate makes a

delicious beverage, enjoyed hot or cold.

In our continuing effort to respond to customer requests, we will

produce and make available a formulation of DariFree that contains no

titanium dioxide and no crystalline fructose. Those interested to

order a sample will recognize, as we do, that the color and texture

are not the same as Original DariFree. Even so, it provides all of

the nutritional benefits of Original DariFree and many of the

functional applications, including its use as a milk alternative for

cooking and baking. Samples may be ordered by contacting your

preferred on-line specialty foods distributor or by calling our toll-

free customer service telephone number, 1-.

We welcome your comments, questions and inquiries. Please email us

at info@... or call us, toll-free, 1-.

Update Re: Is Vance's DariFree Fat-free Non-dairy Milk Alternative

corn-free?

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August 6, 2001

Recently questions have arisen about whether Vance's DariFree is corn-

free. We are pleased again to address this question to ensure a

clear understanding for all, as to the ingredients in Vance's

Original DariFree.

No corn products, such as corn syrup solids, are added to Vance's

DariFree. Most processed foods contain ingredients derived from

corn, such as crystalline fructose, which is used in the making of

DariFree. Because the crystalline fructose in DariFree is so highly

refined, however, most individuals, including those with high corn

sensitivity, can consume DariFree with no problems.

DariFree was carefully developed as a product that could be tolerated

by almost everyone. No changes have been made in the DariFree

formulation for several years. It is recommended by doctors, dietary

specialists and other healthcare professionals, hospitals, clinics

and experienced parents as the finest milk alternative available to

individuals and families dealing with significant food intolerances,

allergies and sensitivities. Even so, it may not be for everyone.

Each person's situation warrants individual consideration.

In our continuing effort to respond to customer requests, we will

produce and make available a formulation of DariFree that contains no

crystalline fructose and no titanium dioxide. Those interested to

order a sample will recognize, as we do, that the color and texture

are not the same as Original DariFree. Even so, it provides all of

the nutritional benefits of Original DariFree and many of the

functional applications, including its use as a milk alternative for

cooking and baking. Please note, however, that even though the

crystalline fructose has been removed, we do not make the claim that

this revised formulation of DariFree is corn-free. Other

ingredients may contain corn-derived elements, however extremely

small they may be. Samples may be ordered by contacting your

preferred on-line specialty foods distributor or by calling our toll-

free customer service telephone number, 1-.

We welcome your comments, questions and inquiries. Please email us

at info@..., or call our toll-free number, above.