Archive for November 25th, 2005

Some terrible news. Kellogg’s have recently used a new test on their Cornflakes to check for the residual gluten left over from the use of Malt Extract and have discovered that there is too much gluten left in them to pass the Codex Alimentarius rules on gluten content to qualify for gluten free.

In a nutshell this means that coeliacs must not eat Cornflakes from Kellogg’s, Asda, Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Somerfield or Waitrose.

Tests were also repeated, using the new test named the Mendez Method, on Rice Krispies and the Kellogg’s branded products passed. However as a precaution all other brands have been removed from CoeliacUK’s Food and Drink Directory and should not be eaten until further notice.

Complete list of products that must not be eaten
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Corn Flakes Banana Crunch, Crunchy Nut Corn Flakes, Crunchy Nut Red, Crunchy Nut Nutty, Frosties, Frosties Reduced Sugar, Frosties Cereal and Milk Bar, Choco Frosties, Cereal and Milk Bar
Asda Choco Flakes,Choco Snaps, Cornflakes, Crispy Nut Corn Flakes, Frosted Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Organic Corn Flakes, Rice Snaps, Variety Pack
Co-op Choco Snaps, Crisp Rice, Frosted Flakes, Golden Nut Corn Flakes
Sainsbury’s Cornflakes, Frosted Flakes Breakfast Cereal, Honey Nut Corn Flakes
Somerfield Basics Corn Flakes, Choco Flakes, Choco Rice, Choco Teddies , Corn Flakes, Crisp Rice, Honey Nut Corn Flakes
Waitrose Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Honey Nut Corn Flakes, Crisp Puffed Rice


This would be funny if it weren’t so scary… You’ll need sound though…

On the Streets of America 3


I cannot believe that a politician of a major party would say this. Truly ridiculous.


It’s nearly here, the new EU directive which should make shopping an altogether easier experience! From now on you’ll be able to tell at a glance if packaged food products contain wheat or gluten.

From Nov 25th, all sources of gluten will have to be labelled clearly. There is a new EU Directive which identifies 12 allergens in food (gluten is one of them) and which recommends that manufacturers label the food so that it is clear that the allergen is present.

Please note there will be some long shelf life products made before 25th November which will continue to be legal after this date.

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