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aklap
Joined: 02 Oct 2004
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Location: WI, USA
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 Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:02 pm Post subject: Sun-Maid Products |
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There had been some talk on another board and blog about Sun-Maid raisins and possible use of wheat to coat them.
So, I called and emailed....
I got a very garbled answer in my answering machine from Sun-Maid. No worries! Most products are done in a GF facility, not using any gluten anywhere. However, there are some products that are done in an NGF facility. There are statements on those products.
Ahhh here's the email response....
| Quote: | August 24, 2007
Dear Al,
Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding our Sun-Maid products. We appreciate your concern over a possible connection between our
product and your health.
We do not pack any products containing gluten at our Kingsburg plant. There are no additives or preservatives in our Sun-Maid Natural Sun-Dried Raisins or our Zante Currants. When the raisins are ready to be processed, we clean the raisins using large aspirators (vaccums), graders, and shakers to remove stems, dirt, and other foreign objects.
We then do a very thorough washing in fresh water which not only rehydrates the raisins, but also serves to move the raisins along the conveyor systems during processing. There are no additives used to coat the raisins.
Some of our dried fruits are packaged at other plants that also produce products that contain wheat. These products are labeled where
appropriate with the statement “Packed in a facility that also packs…,” which can be found just below the ingredient statement on the package.
Thank you again for your interest in our products.
Sincerely,
Sun-Maid Growers of California
Consumer Affairs
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Al
“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa
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Celia C
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Wow, thanks! It never would have occurred to me to suspect gluten in raisins. I bought a bag a couple months ago and haven't even opened them yet. (I forgot I only really like to eat 'em in oatmeal!  ) |
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