confused about corn products
Hi Folks, Thank you to whoever it was who posted the corn list the other day. Very useful info. Does anyone know for sure the truth about this: 1. Is amaranth really gf/wf? My dh read that it is a "low gluten" grain. 2. Is sorghum really a corn product or in the corn family? My son is very allergic to corn and I don't know if we can try this or not. 3. Is baking soda and cream of tartar a corn-free alternative to baking powder? I tried the Featherlight and my son still broke out. Or...maybe he was breaking out (eczema) because of the xanthan gum. I just found out that that has corn in it. 4. What about quinoa? Any relationship to corn? I know this is a lot of questions. I am trying to be religious this time around with the diet because since we took my little guy off rice and corn (along with gluten and casein), we've seen a huge difference in behavior. Just found out that Pollo Bowls from El Pollo Loco (beans, rice and chicken) have butter in it. My son loves them and of course, we thought they were fine and gave him one 3-5 times a week for the past 6 months. UUUUHHHH!!!! Going bald with frustration ;-) Lisa in San Diego
1. Is amarath really gf/wf? my book also says :low gluten" says when cooked very low gluten. Source Allergy Free Eating. I wouldn't use. 2. Is sorghum really a corn product? is in the grain family along with corn. In the Allergy Self Help cookbook it says: Molasses, sorghum and barley malt originate from grains so they may trigger allergies in grain-sensitive people. 3.Baking soda and cream of tartar - Featherweight makes corn-free low sodium baking powder - Call 1-800-891-0083 This is Miss Roben's a mail order catalog.Ask for a pamphet for items they carry - it list if it's free of corn, wheat, etc. also they are also helpful in aswering questions. 4. What about quinoa? this is an ancient grain - but in the goosefoot family, not the grain/grass family which wheat, rye, barley, corn, etc are in. I would suggest you double check with the manufacturer of the Qunioa. I usually have some, but don''t have any on hand to get a number for you. Be careful, alot of quinoa is mixed with corn. Also, you might be able to double check some of these answers at your local health food store. I hope this helps, I've been at this for awhile, and get really screwed up sometimes, plus I've gone blind reading labels.