Julie Callicutt
Julie is the owner of Ms. Julie's Gluten Free Foods, purveyor of homemade gluten free fruit medleys and vegetable blends for the consumer requiring a gluten free diet due to medical or nutritional reasons.
Hometown: Greensboro, NC USa
Occupation: Food Manufacturer
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Gluten Free Sources for Your Next Cookout
You finally found a gluten free hot dog, but do you risk using your favorite ketchup and mustard (which might not be gluten free) for a bite of your favorite comfort food? There are a number of great tasting gluten free options, even better than the non gluten free versions. Here’s a list that is...
What You Need To Know About Gluten
What DOES gluten free mean?The term, gluten free is thrown around quite a bit. What it doesn’t mean is that a food or product is completely free of all gluten. It is almost free of all gluten. Confusing isn’t it?For some people though, a product must be near gluten free, because even trace amount...
Purpose of Additives in Preservation of Foods
Why are additives and preservatives necessary in foods?They improve freshness by decreasing mold or bacterial growth.Preservatives prevents fats and oils from becoming rancid, and prevent freshly cut fruits such as bananas, peaches and apples, from turning brown.Some add to the nutritional value....
GF Vinegars
What types of vinegar are safe on the gluten free diet?Distilled white vinegar is a bit controversial as it can be made from a combination of sources that include gluten.Apple cider vinegar is made from apple cider and is safe.Wine vinegar is ok to consume since it is made from grapes.Balsamic vi...
Preventing Cross-Contamination in Public and at Home
Cross-contamination occurs when a non gluten free product or ingredient comes in contact with a gluten free product. Here are a few examples:Using a knife to spread gluten free butter on a piece of gluten bread.Touching the tip of a squeeze bottle onto a piece of gluten pastry.Using a knife to cu...
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