I decided after reading some posts and talking to people that a basic guide to ingredients lists would be useful if you are buying food gifts or just feeding a Coeliac as it can be very confusing.
Firstly some things to remember:
All Coeliacs need to be Gluten Free. However not all Coeliacs can have Gluten Free Oats so always check with them.
Some Coeliacs also have problems with Dairy, Soya, yeast and a few other things so again always check before you go shopping.
Rule 1: Always check the label of anything you buy no matter how silly it may seem.
Rule 2: If it states anywhere 'may contain' avoid I'll explain more later about what you need to look out for.
Rule 3: All allergy advice boxes are a voluntary code ALWAYS check the ingredients list too, to be safe.
With a bit of practice and knowing what to look for, it doesn't take long to know what is safe and what isn't.
The GOLDEN RULE is: If you are not sure always ask the person you are buying for.
There is nothing worse than being given a gift in good faith to discover that the ingredients of that particular gift means that you can't actually enjoy it.
I personally, would rather be asked than to be given a gift, which is no gift at all, in the end.
If you are giving a gift I'm sure the last thing on your mind is to make the recipient of that gift, ill.
ALWAYS ASK if you are unsure, it's easier, safer and the person who is Coeliac knows you are making the effort. It may seem trivial to you, but to us it means the world, as you will have a better understanding of what we have to go through everyday. We know how confusing this is!!
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