Re: Any ideas which ingred. cause problems?

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> Ok,

> I am so thrilled that we are at the point, 3 mos in, where we are

> able to narrow down the ingred. that are troublesome. We know Jane

> has a problem with colors/dyes.

This indicates phenol issues, here is my info

http://home.pacbell.net/cscomp/phenol.htm

I gave her a Minute Maid Frozen

Fruit

> Bar today as a test. I'm going to tell you the ingred. and see if

you

> have any ideas on what could possibly be the most troublesome ones.

>

> Apple Juice -- high phenol, also can be an intolerance reaction

> High Fructose Corn Syrup -- high salicylate

> Citric Acid -- probably from corn for a fruit bar, but not sure

> Cellulose -- don't know about this one

> Guar and Xantan Gum -- guar is a problem for some kids

> Vit. C -- depends on source

> Beta Carotene -- my son reacts to this

>

> I am thinking it is one of the first three. Oh, I didn't tell you,

> she broke out in a rash on all of what I call her " eczema spots " -the

> spots that are most prone to the breakouts. Legs, arms. I am leaning

> toward citric acid. What do you think?

Was the rash itchy? Then I would lean toward DH and gluten-based

citric acid. Otherwise one of my kids would have had a rash from the

apples, corn syrup, and beta carotene.

> Janelle