FREQUENTLY ASKED...
--Are your cakes prepared with dedicated equipment?
Yes!
--Are your cakes prepared in a dedicated facility?
No! Please read the "Product Information" page on this website for additional details.
--Are your products certified Gluten-Free?
We are in the process of becoming GF certified through the GFCO (http://www.gfco.org). We anticipate completion of this process by February 2009.
--On your Product Information page it says that you do not use casein, gluten, eggs or peanuts. Why do you only list your cakes as GFCF?
As a courtesy to our customers, we have chosen to omit dairy, gluten(wheat), eggs and peanuts from ALL of our recipes. Because we take great measures to ensure product safety, consideration must be given to the fact that we bake in a shared facility. Due to the high level of sensitivity of some individuals, we have chosen to guarantee only that our products are free of Gluten (wheat, rye, oats, barley) and Casein (cow's milk).
--What is gluten?
Gluten, in the food industry, refers to storage proteins found in all grains. These storage proteins are beneficial in food production. Gluten-free, to the medical community refers only to the storage proteins known to damage the small intestine for persons with gluten sensitive enteropathy (celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis). Gluten-free diets avoid the storage proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley.
--What is the difference between Non-Dairy, Lactose-Free and Casein-Free?
Non-dairy does not mean milk-free. It is a term the dairy industry nvented to show that a product has less than 1/2 % milk by weight. Lactose-free does not mean milk-free. Lactose only refers to the milk's sugar content. Casien refers to the primary proteins found in cows' milk and other related products(butter,cheese, etc.). A product that is casein-free is not necessary lactose-free (and vice versa).
--Who should eat gluten-free food?
People who have been advised by their physician to be on a gluten-free diet should eat gluten-free food. This may include, but is not limited to, individuals with celiac disease, autism or gluten intolerance.
--How do I know if I have celiac disease?
Blood tests are available to screen for celiac disease, but a positive small bowel biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis of celiac disease.
--Can I place an online order?
Yes! Please go to the "ORDER ONLINE" section of this site.
What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is found mainly in foods but may also be found in products we use every day, such as stamp and envelope adhesive, medicines, and vitamins.
For more information:http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/#1
