Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 > > I wanted to see if someone can verify whether shredded or sliced cheese can be used with scd. I know that it must be scd legal types like cheddar, swiss, ect. I had been buying it in brick only. Is sliced or shredded OK, or do they do something to it in the slicing and shredding that I don't know about? Thanks. > Meleah scd 05/06 > iel 3yrs., asd Ethan 5yrs., Mark 1yr. > If you mean oackaged shredded cheddar or swiss, yes but not grated parmesan as a binder is often added. I shred my own cheese in the food processor in seconds, Carol F. SCD 6 years, celiac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Avoid pre-shredded cheese. They have to add something to it to keep it from sticking together. I guess it just depends on the sliced cheese. I would probably trust Tillamook (might not be available outside the Pacific Northwest??) slices, because they package those with waxed paper in between each slice and I don't think they add anything. I just only buy the big 2lb bricks of cheese because I can't afford the pre-sliced. Of course, if you bought cheese in a deli and had them slice it for you, it would be no different than slicing it yourself at home. Patti scd cheese I wanted to see if someone can verify whether shredded or sliced cheese can be used with scd. I know that it must be scd legal types like cheddar, swiss, ect. I had been buying it in brick only. Is sliced or shredded OK, or do they do something to it in the slicing and shredding that I don't know about? Thanks. Meleah scd 05/06 iel 3yrs., asd Ethan 5yrs., Mark 1yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Carol, They do add stuff to much of the packaged pre-shredded cheddar and other types of cheese to keep it from sticking together. I guess you'd have to read the label to be sure. Patti Re: scd cheese If you mean oackaged shredded cheddar or swiss, yes but not grated parmesan as a binder is often added. I shred my own cheese in the food processor in seconds, Carol F. SCD 6 years, celiac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 >> If you mean oackaged shredded cheddar or swiss, yes but not grated parmesan as a binder is often added. I shred my own cheese in the food processor in seconds, << Carol, Packaged shredded cheddar or swiss is NOT legal. Commercially grated cheeses often use POTATO STARCH as an anti-caking agent. -- Marilyn (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA) Undiagnosed IBS 25 Years, SCD Five Years Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 > > > > >> If you mean oackaged shredded cheddar or swiss, yes but not grated > > parmesan as a binder is often added. I shred my own cheese in the food > > processor in seconds, << > > > > Carol, > > > > Packaged shredded cheddar or swiss is NOT legal. Commercially grated > > cheeses often use POTATO STARCH as an anti-caking agent. > > > Thanks Marilyn. I have never used packaged shredded cheese but looked at the label and > did not see mention of additives on the label. > > I will try and contact Kraft and if they use them I will blast them for non disclosure even if > it is not required under that 2% law. My email to Kraft: I am disappointed in your telephone customer service support. I asked if any caking agents are added to packaged shredded cheese. i was told i must buy the product first and the gluten content or lack of it cannot be disclosed otherwise. My concern is not just with gluten as the diet I follow prohibits starch as well. I belong to a community of hundreds of thiusands that follow The Specific Carbohydrate Diet. We have a number of online support groups who need such information. The one I currently help moderate has nearly 3000 members. I am asking about cheeses like shredded cheddar or Swiss. We cannot use Mozzarella as it contains lactose. If you cannot respond without me making a purchase of a product that may be toxic I will advise our members to buy imported cheese or shred bulk cheese in a food processor. > > Carol F. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 That's a shame! I know when I was shopping the other day - I was on the phone with three different companies (cell phones and 800 numbers are great) Dole was especially helpful. I was able to ascertain that " other natural flavors " were amino acids derived from fruits. I simply explained about my " food allergies " . It was also good to find out about the new US food labeling - the top 8 allergens now have to be noted on the food labels - regardless of quantity. I haven't actually checked the USDA web site on that, yet. But, it is on my list of things to do today. So far I have found this really interesting web site on food additives: http://www.ific.org/publications/brochures/foodingredandcolorsbroch.cfm It, for me, since I love to really get into the depth of things, has fascinating information on food additives, what they are called and where they are most likely to be used. Jazz -- Re: scd cheese - > Carol F. > Kraft Canada can kiss me goodbye. They said in order to get information about additives I would have to purchase a product. I askedthem if it turns out to have added starch, what did they suggest I do with it? I felt like telling them what to do and did. I said I would continue to use imported cheese or tcheeses from small niche companies that respected quality and disclosure. Carol F. Cheesed off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Jazz, the rule is to get it in writing on a hard copy. You have no idea who is on the other end whether they know what they are talking about or not. They could tell you anything. You are eating other things at a risk. Pearl Jazz wrote: That's a shame! I know when I was shopping the other day - I was on the phone with three different companies (cell phones and 800 numbers are great) Dole was especially helpful. I was able to ascertain that " other natural flavors " were amino acids derived from fruits. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Sorry to say, you really can't trust the " other natural flavors " , even if they are supposedly " amino acids derived from fruits " . After all, sugar is " derived from a plant " (sugar cane, sugar beets). Also, even though MSG is not really an SCD issue, " natural flavors " can often be a source of this substance that is very bothersome for many... and bad for the brain: Recognize hidden MSG: http://www.truthinlabeling.org/hiddensources.html Patti Re: Re: scd cheese That's a shame! I know when I was shopping the other day - I was on the phone with three different companies (cell phones and 800 numbers are great) Dole was especially helpful. I was able to ascertain that " other natural flavors " were amino acids derived from fruits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Yeah, I know I need to do the " in writing thing " . But, I figured I would start with the phone calls. That way I could narrow down the products that were even worth writing about. Like Carol F. was talking about with Kraft Canada, sometimes you don't even want to follow up with a company due to how their representative handled that first contact. Or, at least that is how it is for me. I am also doing some initial contacting through email. That will let me know if I need to be doing some snail mail also. I know that someone (can't remember who) asked if there is a centralized list of shelf products that have been, for lack of a better term, certified. I don't recall an answer to that one. Is there such a list? It would help us to at least not have to wait until our letters came back - but, writing them would still be a goodness. There is power in numbers and informing companies of the ingredients that we would like kept out of our foods is a step in the right direction. Just a thought. Jazz Day 2 (cramping like a son-of-a-gun) -- Re: Re: scd cheese Jazz, the rule is to get it in writing on a hard copy. You have no idea who is on the other end whether they know what they are talking about or not. They could tell you anything. You are eating other things at a risk. Pearl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Jazz, You asked: <<I know that someone (can't remember who) asked if there is a centralized list of shelf products that have been, for lack of a better term, certified. I don't recall an answer to that one. Is there such a list? >> There really is no such list... and the main reason why is that it would probably become outdated fairly quickly. We'd be afraid of someone referring to an old list... we've already run into that problem in that the previously-legal Dole pineapple has proven to be a problem now. It seems they've changed their manufacturing process, without informing us! What audacity! Anyway, even the products that have been " deemed " legal in the past by Elaine, could always change. We hesitate to add to that list, using our own judgement as to what is and is not legal, because of the potential for a situation similar to the pineapple. We just never know when a company is going to be bought out by a big conglomerate, the recipes changed, the process changed (but maybe the label changes lag behind, etc.). It's dangerous territory when we're talking about people's health and well-being, not just their comfort and convenience. Sad, but true. Even if we could have enough influence to get through to a manufacturer and have them change their ways... how can we ever guarantee that the staff will stay the same, that the policies and practices will stay the same, that we can trust these people with our health? We can't. Patti... <<chanting- make your own, make your own, make your own...>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 It was like pulling teeth to get this statement from Kraft who obviously never heard if us, just the Gluten Free Diet. " Cellulose Powder is a naturally occurring dietary fiber found in fruits and vegetables, and all other plants (cellulose powder is NOT derived from wheat). It is used in both Grated and Shredded cheese products to keep them from caking. " ****** Elaine always said my problem was having to have the last word. As usual, she was right :-) Dear Kraft, The Specific Carbohydrate Diet prohibits the use of cellulose powder as a food additive. It is a disaccharide and as such feeds harmful bacteria in the intestinaltract of those with digestive diseases. www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info For the fourth time, I did not ask about gluten. I asked a simple question: " Does Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese contain an anti-caking agent? " This is a question that only required a " yes " or " no " The diet above was the diet of record for celiacs until a small study by ten British doctors published in Lancet highlighted the Gluten Free Diet. Carol F. Celiac, MCS, Latex Allergy, EMS SCD 6 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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