birds custard powder

[Patkins-1345]

is birds custard powder gluten free? my gluten scanner says no but some sites say its safe so i am very confused can anyone help?

[Hidden]

Hi Patkins, I always thought that Birds custard powder was gluten free, as all the ingredients are.

So does you scanner only list foods in Coeliac UK food list, because if you use their app only items in their food list will be listed, so if a manufacturer hasn't sent them their food list, it won't be listed.

The other thing that you want to be aware of is that the food may well say gf on your scanner but some foods like Branston pickle contain barley malt but are within codex and are listed and they aren't flagged up on your scanner, so if you are sensitive to barley then you still want to check the label.

If in doubt ask the manufacturer so heres a link: birdscustard.co.uk and if it's not gf then please let us know.

[Patkins-1345 in reply to Hidden]

thank you just waiting for an answer from premier foods i will let you know what they say. my scanner was a free one i downloaded not sure its very accurate now!

[Lisahelen]

I had an issue with bisto gravy granules last week the small jar said no the big yes ok to use. Contacted the company late friday and got a reply today so i think most companies will respond and quickly.

Ps the beef granules are ok to use as are all other varieties if you can tolerate mixed enviroment production.

[Meldrewmoanef in reply to Lisahelen]

You can buy gluten free gravy granules from most supermarkets

[Patkins-1345]

thank you gravy is another thing i love!

[appletina]

I use birds all the time with no problems and I react to even a spec of gluten. I have to use lactose free milk though.

[Patkins-1345]

i have received a reply from premier foods it is gluten free although it is not stated on the tub, i'm so pleased ! thank you for all the replies they really help.

[Patcy2468]

Hi patricia here I would definitely say no it isent gluten free birds custard powder I buy alpro gluten free custard it is really nice & ready made I put it on my trifles at Christmas when everyone are ttucking into a homemade trifle I dont feel left out take care & be safe

[Patkins-1345 in reply to Patcy2468]

thank you i will give it a try its so hard to work out some of these foods not enough label information sometimes.

[Patcy2468 in reply to Patkins-1345]

I agree with you babe I have been glutened so many times & its not worth sayen it is gluten free & now I only buy food that says on the label gluten free I dont even trust the labelling that says safe for coeliacs I feel so bad with just thinking it will be all right but now I say if in doubt leave it out stay safe paricia

[Patkins-1345 in reply to Patcy2468]

thank you you too