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A Brief Introduction to Oxalates
Oxalates are naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and in humans. In chemical terms, oxalates belong to a
group of molecules called organic acids. Our bodies always contain oxalates, and our cells routinely convert other substances
into oxalates. In addition to the oxalates that are made inside of our body, oxalates can arrive at our body from the outside,
from certain foods that contain them. When placed on a low oxalate diet, oxalate intake should be limited to 40 to 50 mg per day.
Why should people be concerned about their dietary oxalate intake? For one reason, 80% of all kidney stones formed by adults consist
of calcium oxalate. Also, research has shown that low-oxalate diets markedly reduced symptoms in children with autism.
For more information on oxalates and autism, please visit
The Great Plains Laboratory.
We have recently had our Original Chebe Bread Mix tested for oxalates by the Institute for Combustion Science and Environmental Technology
at Western Kentucky University. We found that our Original Mix contains 84.4 parts per million oxalates. That translates to 1.7724 mg
oxalates per serving. According to the University of
Pittsburgh Medical Center's definition of a low oxalte diet, our Original mix falls into the low oxalate group.
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This Month's Recipe
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Spinach Rolls
Ingredients
One Package Chebe Mix (Original, All Purpose, Garlic-Onion Breadstick)
2 tbs. gluten-free onion soup mix
5 oz. chopped thawed spinach or creamed spinach
Directions
1) Using a bread dough mixer, or with a spoon blend mix in a bowl with 1 C shredded cheese,
2 eggs, 2 Tbs. oil, 2 Tbs. gluten-free onion soup mix, and 5 oz. of thawed chopped spinach (may also use creamed spinach).
2) Mix well with hands for 5 min., adding a little water slowly if necessary, until the dough is smooth and well blended.
Roll into 20 balls or sticks, place on non-greased baking sheet and bake.
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New Proposed Federal Rules for Gluten-Free Labeling
On January 22, the Food and Drug Administration posted a proposed rule to define the term "gluten-free" for
voluntary use in the labeling of foods. This proposed rule would ensure that "gluten-free" foods would not
contain any of the following: (1) an ingredient that
is any species of the grains wheat, rye, barley, or a crossbred hybrid of these grains (all noted grains are
collectively referred to as "prohibited grains"); (2) an ingredient that is derived from an prohibited grain
and that has been processed to remove gluten (e.g., wheat flour); (3) an ingredient that is derived from a
prohibited grain and that has been processed to remove gluten (e.g., wheat starch), if the use of that
ingredients result in the presence of 20 parts per million (ppm) or more gluten in the food; or (4) 20 ppm
or more gluten.
The FDA will accept comments from the public until 4/23/07. A link is included below if you wish to submit
your comments to the FDA.
Press Release Covering Proposed Rule
(Summary of Proposed Rules)
Source: PR.com
FDA Proposed Gluten-Free Labeling Guidelines
(Complete 95 Page Document in .pdf form)
Source: Food and Drug Administration Website
Click Here to Submit Comments to the FDA
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"Slightly Unusual" Fact
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The sandwich is named for the Fourth Earl of Sandwich (1718-92), for whom sandwiches
were made so that he could stay at the gambling table without interruptions for meals.
Slightly Unusual Fact Source
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Enjoy your favorite sandwich on Chebe Sandwich Buns. Check you local store for our entire line of
oven-ready frozen doughs. If your store doesn't stock Chebe, have them contact one of the distributors
that carries our product (distributor contact information listed below).
For individual orders, you may also order online at
The Gluten Free Mall for doorstep delivery.
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Distributors of Chebe Frozen Bread Products
Associated Buyers
Phone: 603-664-5656
Availability: ME,VT,NH,MA,RI,CT
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DPI MidAtlantic
Phpone: 800-966-0414
Availability: Southeast
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Garden Spot Distributors
Phone: 800-829-5100
Availability: PA,NY,NJ,CT,RI,MA,VA,MD,WV,OH
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Tree of Life - Midwest
Phone: 800-999-4200
Availability: MN,IA,MO,WI,IL,MI,IN,OH,KY,PA
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Tree of Life - Northeast
Phone: 800-735-5175
Availability: Northeastern states
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Kehe Food Distributors
Phone: 800-995-5343
Availability: Most of the US.
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