Barbara's Bakery Organic Corn Flakes Cereal, Fruit Juice Sweetened, 9-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

We bought this cereal b/c my son is gluten free. We read the label prior to feeding it to my daughter who has severe soy allergies. I am unclear as to why this "organic" has ingredients listed as "contains soy (in corn)". How does soy get "in corn"? How much soy is in this product?

For years I have been buying Barbara's corn flakes. The reason was they seemed very natural. They were a light yellow color, delicate and minimally processed. You could taste the freshness of the corn. I recently reordered the product from Amazon as I have done for years. On the front of the box is written"New Improved Taste."

This is a completely different product and I will not be reordering it. It is light brown whereas the old one was pale yellow. It has obviously been toasted several shades darker. The taste is dry not fresh. Due to the excessive toasting, I feel there has been nutrient loss. I'll be looking for another fresher corn flake. Any suggestions?

I will try to return my remaining boxes.

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In the past, I bought Barbara's Corn Flakes at a health food store that claimed the product was gluten free. The older package seemed to indicate this since no mention of wheat. Recent shipment has new packaging and ingredient list mentioned that it was produced in a facility that processes wheat. Their web site now does not list this as gluten free. I suppose Barbara's should get credit for their honesty.

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I purchased this through Amazon because soy was not listed as an ingredient and my son has soy allergies so I must avoid these products. He ate this for breakfast today and now he is in bed not feeling well, I decided to double check the ingredients on the box and sure enough SOY in listed under the ingredients in italics ~Contains soy (in corn). Now I must throw out all 6 boxes, I learned my lesson never order a case off of amazon until I buy 1 box in a store to test it!

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I cannot speak to the soy allergan claims or possible gluten contaminants (via manufacturing processnot ingredients) but the taste of this all natural cereal is wonderful, mildly sweet and not salty! So many corn flake cereals are high in sodiumwhy? Yes, salt enhances the taste of food but please, 10% per serving? Is that really healthy for our kids? These are only 3% for a full cup and the flakes are light and crisp in texture. They are not as coarse or thick as the Nature's Path brand(think more airy) but hold up well in milk/juice (although I often snack on them plain because of their crunchy flavor). Do not expect these to be like Kellogs though. If that is what you are used to, you will probably be disappointed. However, these are a great healthy choice for those who are looking for a nice way to start off the day. Add a banana or some other fruits and enjoy!

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Zing Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Gluten Free Bars, 1.76-Ounce (Pack of 6)

These taste excellent and don't have a chocolate coating that could melt in your pocket or pack (in hot weather)...very good choice for a tasty, soy free energy snack.

I bought these for a trip and they were great. Perfect for in between meal snacks. Taste great and are filling. Just e aware that not all Zing products are both gluten and dairy free.

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I am only giving this 1 star to draw peoples attention to the fact that this picture isnt correct for this product. The picture is of the Peanut and Chocolate bar made with Whey protien and the product being sold is the peanut and chocolate chip bar made with rice protien. There are other ingredients that differentiate between the two products and are important for different food intolerances. These bars are of good quality but they really need to correct this misrepresntation of the product being purchased.

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Country Choice Organic Multi Grain Hot Cereal, 18 Ounce Canisters (Pack of 6)

The Country Choice brand is domestically produced and certified organic by Oregon Tilth.

I bought the Multigrain Hot Cereal the first time by accident instead of the steel cut oats but decided to try it rather than return it and was pleasantly surprised.

It contains rolled whole grain rye, barley, oats, and wheat in that order. It is a great hot breakfast on a chilly morning and a nice change from oatmeal. I like it slightly undercooked and topped with a sliced banana and raisins with a splash of milk.

As far as nutrition, a half cup has 5g of fiber!

Even if you don't like oatmeal, you might want to give this a try.

This review refers to Country Choice Multi Grain Hot Cereal -

For the last few of years I have been hooked on the Irish style Steel Cut Oats. At first I was buying the McCann's, and then I stumbled onto the Country Choice(also Irish style steel cut), which I found just as tasty and satisfying a meal but at a much better deal here. The Steel Cut Oats have a very different texture from regular oatmeal creamy but a little chewier feel which I really liked and also it was a meal that kept me going until lunch time without feeling hungry. The steel cut usually takes about 25-30 minutes to prepare and I found they are well worth the wait.

So seeing these and the reviews saying how good they were, I thought I'd add a little variety to my mornings, and reap the benefits of some other type of whole grains. The first thing I found was that these only take 5 minutes max to cook, and I had to make several attempts(even following the directions) to get it to where it wasn't either still sitting in half the water or had absorbed it all before it was actually finished cooking. So getting the ratio of cereal/water part down, I still felt these grains too mushy for me if I used less water, they would cook too fast. They tasted okay just okay I thought the cereal a little on the bland side and have to add honey or something extra.With the oats I could just add some blueberries or raisins or sometimes a tiny bit of a butter substitue just to have a little variety each morning, but the truth is they (the oats) are good enough to eat without anything added at all.Also, I did not feel as satisfied with one serving of the multi-grains as I did with the oats, getting hungry a couple of hours later. So I was a little disappointed with these. I will still use these multi-grain on ocassion(they are not bad, just not as good as I thought they would be)and there is even a recipe for Applesauce Multigrain Muffins which I might try out, or use in some other baking in place of flour.

The nutritional facts are pretty close per serving; Multi grains have 1 gr fat,Oats have 3(1 of polyunsaturted, 1 of Monosaturated); Multi130 calories a serving, Oats 150; Neither have any cholesterol or sodium; oats have 1 gr of sugar,multi 0; both have 5 g's of protein; fiber 5 Multi, 4 Oats; and of course everything comes from the oats/grains themselves, nothing is added to either. Both are orgainc.Both are very healthy foods.

So I would suggest to try one carton from your grocery store first, before investing in a multi-package deal which by the way is a really good deal for both compared to my local markets.

Remember to breathe, Eat Healthy...and Enjoy.....Laurie

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I wanted a break from oatmeal every morning although I do love the taste and texture of real, old-fashioned oatmeal.

I decided to try this and I was pretty surprised at how good it is and much I loved the texture. I do not see how you

could improve the product, as it it spot on perfect. I gave it 5 stars.

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This has been my breakfast for many years. A great daily nutritious source. Sometimes I mix it with the Old Fashion Oats. My local Trader Joe's carries it for $2.29, a better deal.

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Have been eating this cereal for almost 10 years. Have to order it online. Moved from Calif to FL -couldn't find it locally. Besides being healthy w/lots of fiber, I only add water (not milk) after cooking and save extra calories. Has a good, nutty taste.

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Beanfields Nacho Bean and Rice Chips, 6-Ounce

My expectations were probably set too high before I tried these. I read so many glowing reviews about these chips and how they taste like nacho chips. I've been looking for a healthier alternative to doritos for a while. If you try them as another tortilla chip, you'll probably like them. They have a good crunch, are a little lighter than regular tortilla chips, and have a good taste. Just don't expect them to have that "nacho" taste.

This is probably the tastiest presentation of "black beans and rice" you've ever had. The chips are higher in protein and fiber than traditional nacho chips, and are vegan. The manufacturer has come up with a good seasoning combination using natural products, including yeast, so that they resemble "traditional" nacho chips, although I can't say how closely since it's been years since I had any.

The company does also make these chips in 1.5 ounce bags (one quarter the size of these) which I'd prefer, except for parties, despite the additional packaging, because the open bag can be quite tempting.

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Glutino Gluten Free Toaster Pastry, Strawberry, 5 Count

I am so excited to have a toasted pastry in my office that "I" can eat. As someone with gluten intolerance it is difficult to find a quick fun breakfast food; this strawberry pastry hit the spot! Thank you so much Glutino....you ROCK!

I am so glad Glutino has created these wonderful toasted pastries. It reminds of the days when I could eat regular pop-tarts as a child (found memories). Thanks and keep up the great Gluten Free work, you guys rock!

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They're AAWWEESSOOMMEE!!! I thought I miss the frosting of real pop tarts but my adult pallet likes these better. If you're getting them for a gf child you could always make a quick frosting from powdered sugar & water. Buy them at shop rite, they're only 3.99 a box!

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Powdered Egg Whites - 2.25 Pound Can

I buy a good deal of liquid egg whites and just recently discovered the powdered form, which would save all kinds of time/money/energy. I went ahead and purchased the 2.25lb jar, but not from here. Honeyville's company website lists the exact same 2.25lb egg white can for 23.99 and 4.49 flat shipping for any order. Amazon's price as of this writing is 32.49.

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I purchased Honeyville Food Products' Powdered Egg Whites for many years directly from Honeyville Farms. During that time, the ingredient labels on the cans have always stated: "Ingredients: Powdered Egg Whites" and nothing else. I will say that I love this product. Even cooked in butter as scrambled eggs with just a little salt, it tastes like whole fresh eggs to me. Definitely no offensive odor or taste.

Eariler this week I was going to purchase another can when I happened to look at the ingredients listed on their Web site -"Ingredients: Egg Whites, less than 0.1% sodium lauryl sulfate (added as a whipping aid)". This came as a great surprise to me, I thought they had started using SLS as an additive. I decided to do some research and couldn't find anything about SLS except that it is used in soaps, shampoos and toothpastes. Nowhere was there a mention of it being in food. I went so far as to question the FDA. Yesterday I wrote the following e-mail to the Director of E-Commerce of Honeyville Food Products, Inc. and received a reply today:

"I have purchased your powdered egg whites for a number of years and have been extremely happy with them. I also purchase some of your other products that do not contain additives or preservatives...

I am very unhappy to see that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate has been added (to your powdered egg whites). Although this additive is approved by the FDA, I see little use for it to be in an egg product. I realize SLS has been used for many years in soaps, shampoos and other products that are expected, by the general public, to foam. But, these are products that are used externally and then rinsed off. Even then, SLS is an irritant to some people. I also realize that the FDA requires SLS to be used in lesser amounts where foods are concerned, but when using a product daily as I do the powdered egg whites (for smoothies) I worry about the build-up over time.

The only possibility I can see why this additive is being used is because of meringue. I made meringues numerous times with your egg whites and they have always come out high and beautiful -there was never a need for SLS".

Following is the reply I received today:

"I'm sorry to hear that we've lost you as an Egg White customer. Our Egg Whites have always had the small amount of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate as a whipping aid. When Egg Whites are pasteurized they lose the whipping characteristics that fresh egg whites have. I appreciate the feedback and will weigh it against that of the customers that need the Egg Whites to whip up. Thanks and have a great day.

Regards,

Chris Ondatje

Director of E-Commerce

Honeyville Food Products, Inc.

chriso@honeyvillegrain.com

(888) 810-3212 ext. 1001"

Well, now I know why my meringues turned out so beautiful -because of a surfactant used in what I thought was a simple and pure product. I don't want to vilify SLS, I'm just looking for honesty in marketing so I can make a choice.

I gave this review only one star because I was not given that choice.

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I recently started a diet where I could only eat the egg white, not the yolk because of the fat content. I make a fruit smoothie every morning using egg whites as my protein source. The powdered egg whites have simplified my mornings and saved me alot of time in the kitchen (anyone who has spent time seperating eggs knows what I'm talking about)...not to mention not having to worry about salmonella anymore. I also saved a boatload of money compared to buying the whole eggs. This is a fantastic product and well worth the cost.

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Recently on a new diet (that works) Cannot eat whole eggs so was trying to find a large container for a good price. Honeyville grain company has this 2.25 lb can for $14.99. I paid $13.99 for 57 egg white in a 8 oz can Figure this out This can has 301 egg whites.

Also, Steel Cut Oats from Honeville Grain a 70 oz can for $7.99 You can't beat this price.

Gloria

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I have been weight training and trying to eat a higher protein diet. I can no longer bear the sight of turkey, egg-white omelets or cottage cheese. I dislike artificial sweeteners (mostly due to their taste) so I don't care for any pre-made shakes I have tried. I turned to whey protein (bleck...maybe more experimentation will yield something better)and soy protein (bleck redux) but couldn't stand them.

But I like this! I wouldn't eat it plain (it's not THAT good), but the taste is easily coverable with yummy and healthy additives. This morning I made a "shake" that was 1C OJ (Tropicana Grovestand), 1/4C (appx) pure pomegranate juice, 1/4C egg whites (22g protein), 1/4C (appx) plain non-fat yogurt, and one banana. I blended these together with a few ice cubes, and yum! Even my kids love it!

It probably has a lot of naturally occuring sugar from the fruits and yogurt, but I am happy with the content and nutrients, and I can drink it happily without forcing it down!

I have tried the Honeyville dried fruits and been pretty happy with them as well (much better blueberries than for pancakes), so I will look forward to adding these for variety when I can't find good fresh fruit.

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New Orleans Gourmet Southern Style Cheese Grits, 6-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4)

And the garlic flavor outwieghs any cheese flavor they may contain. There is nothing in this description or on the product label except the name "New Orleans" evoking Cajun cooking to warn the buyer that these grits are spicy hot. I'm using them up by mixing them into Mexican and other box dinners where I would expect pepper flavor.

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Barbara's Bakery Puffins Cereal, Honey Rice, 10-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

Being allergic to corn REALLY sucks because there are not that many cereals that don't contain corn in them (heck even plain ol Rice Krispies do... didn't know that did you?). So I am very glad to see Barbara's Bakery able to fulfill this need.

The Honey Rice Puffins maintain that perfect balance of being sweet, but not too sweet. Far too many sweetened cereals just go overboard in making them so saccharine it's inedible.

They stay very crunchy in milk. My preferred method is to have them with some plain greek yogurt, great breakfast or mid morning snack for me.

With a solid 3 grams of fiber, 1 gram of fat and only 120 calories per serving, they fit perfectly well in my diet.

Tons of crunch, sweet enough to satisfy my sweet tooth, and healthy, can't get much better then this!

Pros:

Corn free and gluten free (less then 20ppm)!

Actually has some fiber in it.

Stays crunchy.

Cons:

Kinda pricy, but that's expected.

I buy this product because I am allergic to wheat and corn. It's near impossible to find good tasting cereals without those ingredients. I wish they made other flavors with the same ingredients. I'd like to have a peanut butter flavored cereal!

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This cereal is really good. I bought one box at my local store try out and was happy to see Amazon offered it for cheaper, in bulk & in convenient subscribe and save!

New morning routine!

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This cereal is really good, however as I was eating it, I had an odd taste in my mouth. But I couldn't really tell what it was from. Vanilla maybe? Anyway, you get used to it after a while and it very good, I mean, the taste isn't bad or anything..just strange. Well, very crunchy and yum! A bit pricey, but what do you expect? All gluten free food is usually expensive because of the non-gluten ingredients they have to use. Well, VERY GOOD CEREAL! Keep up the good work Babara, I would Love it if you could make some more gluten free cereals, maybe something with chocolate or cinnamon.

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I really love this cereal because is healthy, gluten free and is made with honey, is the perfect combination for me. I highly recommend this product.

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Kaya Foods Buckwheat Granola, Cherry, 12-Ounce

I tried with trepidation as many of my experimentations with "sprouted healthy snacks" have ended badly. I usually couldn't get past the taste, sometimes it was the texture and sometimes the detrimental effect on my digestive system of a few of them.

I had none of those problems here. I loved the taste and crunch and was pleased with how it didn't seem to send my glycemic levels shooting through the roof. I just felt healthier eating this as a snack plain/or with milk/or sprinkled on yogurt.. will repurchase in the future albeit the price makes me somewhat hesitant. I do highly recommend, however...

It is crispy in milk and the perfect mix of sweet and sour! I tried other gluten free granolas but they all get soggy.

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