Hello everyone. I'm confused about the allergen listing on the pre-packaged Kellogg's brand Rice Krispie treats-- my son loves these and takes them with his lunch sometimes as a snack. I'm wondering if I could eat them too (I'm the celiac in the house)? Kellogg's lists only the following: CONTAINS MILK AND SOY INGREDIENTS. Are the ingredients in these different from the regular cereal boxes? Malt is still listed as an ingredient. What gives?
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Fiddle-Faddle
Posted June 8, 2008
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Malt does not come from wheat, it comes from barley. Barley IS a gluten-containing grain, but it is not one of the "top 8" allergens that are required to be listed.
Food manufacturers are not required to list gluten, only the top 8 allergens.
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Lisa
Posted June 8, 2008
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Hello everyone. I'm confused about the allergen listing on the pre-packaged Kellogg's brand Rice Krispie treats-- my son loves these and takes them with his lunch sometimes as a snack. I'm wondering if I could eat them too (I'm the celiac in the house)? Kellogg's lists only the following: CONTAINS MILK AND SOY INGREDIENTS. Are the ingredients in these different from the regular cereal boxes? Malt is still listed as an ingredient. What gives?
Wheat and Soy are one of the top eight allergens which by law must be listed either in the ingredient listing or in an allergen statement. Barley, malt and rye do not have to be listed and may be hidden in "natural flavors".
Here is a list of companies who will clearly list all forms of gluten to include barley, rye and malt:
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Kellogg's Rice Krispies are not gluten free. (as you stated, malt is an ingredient.)
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scott-in-pa
Posted June 8, 2008
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Thanks, you guys, for coming through yet again with fast & accurate information!
Cheers,
Scott_in_PA
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GlutenGalAZ
Posted June 10, 2008
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If you like Rice Krispie Treats...
The other month I got Erewhon brand cereal -- 100% Whole Grain Cereal Crispy Brown Rice (gluten free) and made krispie treats using Kraft Jet Puffed marshmallows. Still used the recipe on the bag (making sure all ingredients were gluten free) and split it in half so I didn't have to make a lot. They turned out good. My husband who can eat gluten liked them better than real rice krispie treats.
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Juliebove
Posted June 10, 2008
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These are gluten free. Daughter likes the plain ones better than the chocolate.
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They are gluten-free but do have a "May contain traces of ___" disclaimer so if you have other allergies, they might not work for you.