This came across my desk yesterday (so I hope you didn't settle down to a nice Tesco Lamb Rogan Josh last night!) There are a couple of issues with Tesco's own brand Rogan Josh meals. The first is that somehow, in production, pork sausage has been added. As a result, the meals now contain wheat (and soya and sulphites). The alert that I … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories and gluten free cake
How many of you have seen the film 'Bedtime Stories*'? We watched it on DVD last night (we're always slow to see films, because the nearest cinema is so far away) and I was saddened and taken aback by the fun being poked at gluten free food. The mother, portrayed as a health freak who wouldn't let her children watch TV or eat junk food, had … [Read more...]
Prescribing gluten free products
Here in the UK, some basic gluten free provisions are prescribable. This doesn't necessarily mean they're free, as there is a standard charge per item - but if you fall into one of several categories, such as being a child, or pregnant, then you will be exempt from charges, and if you have a low income, you may be eligible for reduced prescription … [Read more...]
