MLO Rice Protein Powder

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I found this product in my supermarket and bought a canister. The ingredient

list has one item: rice protein concentrate. I called the company and they said

the product was gluten free. I asked if any barley enzymes were used in the

processing, and the company rep got very snide and said if I wanted to talk

parts per billion, I'd have to talk to their supplier. I got that number and had

some nice talks with the supplier, who said that yes, barley enzymes are used to

isolate the rice protein, and the product is used by individuals who avoid

gluten without problem. However, if you have a severe problem with gluten, it

may be best to avoid this product, as they could not guarantee that some minute

amount of the barley enzyme didn't make it through the processing. He did some

research and gave me the phone number of a supplier of pea protein, whom I will

call later today.

In the meantime, what is your " cut off point " for gfcf products? I think some

folks on this list say they feel DE is ok for their children wrt casein

contamination -- could a product with gluten parts per *billion* be ok wrt

gluten? My children are not autistic, but do have the peptides. One child reacts

very obviously if he gets gluten, the other is more subtle. I'm getting

desperate to get protein into my child who eats only breads.

Also, I'm looking for more protein sources. My picky eater will only tolerate a

single egg 2-3x/wk. We're awaiting the results of his gluten peptide test, and

if the number is high (he's been gf for 9 months), then we'll have to cut soy

out of his diet. Can I add powdered eggs to baked goods without them changing

the finished product (substitute for powdered milk?). Help!

Thanks,

Lis