Gluten

no they are not

No, lactose intolerance is an inability to digest substances present in milk. Upset stomach results. But there is a difference between an allergic reaction, and intolerance.

The above is correct quite correct. In addition (simply to avoid confusion) a reaction to dairy products can be an allergy, or sensitivity, or intolerance, that can result in myriad symptoms, such as (a few examples) chronic fatigue not helped by rest, flu' like symptoms, muscle weakness, joint pains, muscle spams, muscle pains, headaches, migraines, brain fag/fog, asthma, depression, mood swings. etc.

yes they do!

For vegetarians who still eat milk, then yes. However, if the creme fraiche contains gelatin (ground cows hooves which is used as a thickener in food products), then no the creme fraiche is not vegetarian. Try looking for a creme fraiche product which uses a vegetarian thickener, like agar or carrageenan, etc.

Regular hoisin sauce is not gluten free, but you can buy a gluten free hoisin sauce.

There are many different symptoms to being allergic to gluten, it can be different for everyone and some are worse than others. Constant fatigue can be one. Getting sick and throwing up after eating wheat is another. Unexplained wait loss (you didn't change any habits-exercise, eating, etc.) I even know someone who got a lump on her throat because of it. Look it up more online and if you are really concerned, ask your doctor about it. There are tests that will tell you if you are. Or, you can cut out wheat and other gluten-products for a while and see if whatever problem(s) you have go away.

Yes. Gluten comes from wheat and vegetables are not wheat so the shortening is gluten free.

Yes

Yes. Usually almond paste only contains almonds and (sea)salt and they don't contain gluten, so it should be gluten free.

Not all are only if you make it gluten free.

It is related in that many celiacs are also damaged to the point that they are lactose intolerant. You may not be, and in any case, just buy lactase tablets to solve that issue.

Yes

Corn contains corn gluten. Corn gluten does not contain Gliadin, which is what people with Celiac Disease are intolerant of.

If you have a corn allergy, then you have to stay away from corn, too.

Unfortunately, this is one of the most muddled areas of modern nutrition, with vague terms like "gluten" and vague ideas like "allergies" flying around at random.

Marzipan tends to contain gluten/eggs but still, it is usually quite easy to get hold of gluten-free marzipan.

Yes.

Meat does not contain gluten. Possibly some meat that had seasoning put on it might have gluten in the seasoning. But meat by itself has none.

No it is not.

• Distilled drinks (hard liquors, for example), as gluten cannot make it through the distillation process.
• Wines, ciders, and other alcohols derived from fruit juices.
• Other alcoholic drinks not made from grains (such as meads, made from honey).
• Specialty beer made from gluten-free grains like sorghum (Redbridge, etc).

Some marshmellows do hav gluten. But not all of them have it. It really depends on the brand that you would buy.

Stabiliser 466 is carboxymethyl cellulose, made from wood. It does not contain gluten. It is fermented in the large intestine and can cause large amounts of excess gas, which can cause a lot of abdominal pain. Possibly this could be mistaken for a gluten reaction.

Yes, the BabyRuth candy bar is gluten-free. I have eaten them and have had no problems. :)

No, it is not. Oats contain a very small amount of the gluten protein very similar to wheat gluten. Oats are also processed with wheat in most cases, so it is best to avoid Captain Crunch is you are not sure.

No, Coors Light is wheat-free, however it is not gluten-free.

Custard is normally made with milk, sugar and eggs, and so is gluten-free. However some methods of making custard, especially commercially-prepared custard, might use wheat flour and so would not be gluten-free. If you are buying custard ready-made, check the label. Bear in mind gluten is not usually a problem for people who are not suffering from a medical condition which is affected by gluten and that such a condition needs to be diagnosed by a doctor.

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