I've been Gluten-free for over a year now, and getting it mostly figured out. I've had a few gluten-incidents, and seem to have a pretty distinct reaction.
I eat out fairly often, and either am pretty lucky about CC, or am not super sensitive. Most of my reactions I've been able to traceback to a specific mistake.
My wife and I were in TX for a days last weekend, and she wanted ribs. WE went to County Line BBQ on the riverwalk in San Antonio, and I asked the waitstaff. Not really getting a good response, I decided to just not order anything to eat, but order a sweet tea (ice tea, sweetened).
Within 20-30 minutes, I was feeling like crap. 2 days later, I'm still dragging. WTH? Could it really be CC, but I eat out all the time? What would it be in Sweet Tea?
I found this link on the forum, but was curious if anyone else has had this issue? I've had hot barley tea (before diagnosis) , any chance something like that would be in a tea? I like tea, but I'll be worried aobut ordering it in the future.
http://www.glutenfreeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16212
Geoff
TIMEŽ Drink Mixes, what is meant by "PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE"?
Phenylalanine is an amino acid present in aspartame. A very small percentage of the population (referred to as phenylketonurics or PKU) cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, which is present in the protein of many foods. Phenylketonurics must control total intake of phenylalanine from all food sources, including common foods such as poultry and milk. People who have phenylketonuria were identified with the condition at birth. That's why we label all aspartame sweetened products with this statement to alert people with PKU that phenylalanine is present in the aspartame. The vast majority of people do not have this inherited disorder and need not be concerned about the phenylalanine in aspartame (APM).
Geoff,
Just on a guess, I googled Country Time (lemonade) and this is what I found on their website. Then, again, the risk of cross contamination would be great (shared pitchers/wooden spoons, etc)
Phenylalanine is an amino acid present in aspartame. A very small percentage of the population (referred to as phenylketonurics or PKU) cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, which is present in the protein of many foods. Phenylketonurics must control total intake of phenylalanine from all food sources, including common foods such as poultry and milk. People who have phenylketonuria were identified with the condition at birth. That's why we label all aspartame sweetened products with this statement to alert people with PKU that phenylalanine is present in the aspartame. The vast majority of people do not have this inherited disorder and need not be concerned about the phenylalanine in aspartame (APM).
Geoff,
Just on a guess, I googled Country Time (lemonade) and this is what I found on their website. Then, again, the risk of cross contamination would be great (shared pitchers/wooden spoons, etc)
QUOTE (Momma Goose @ Feb 26 2008, 11:28 AM) 
TIMEŽ Drink Mixes, what is meant by "PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE"?
Phenylalanine is an amino acid present in aspartame. A very small percentage of the population (referred to as phenylketonurics or PKU) cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, which is present in the protein of many foods. Phenylketonurics must control total intake of phenylalanine from all food sources, including common foods such as poultry and milk. People who have phenylketonuria were identified with the condition at birth. That's why we label all aspartame sweetened products with this statement to alert people with PKU that phenylalanine is present in the aspartame. The vast majority of people do not have this inherited disorder and need not be concerned about the phenylalanine in aspartame (APM).
Phenylalanine is an amino acid present in aspartame. A very small percentage of the population (referred to as phenylketonurics or PKU) cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, which is present in the protein of many foods. Phenylketonurics must control total intake of phenylalanine from all food sources, including common foods such as poultry and milk. People who have phenylketonuria were identified with the condition at birth. That's why we label all aspartame sweetened products with this statement to alert people with PKU that phenylalanine is present in the aspartame. The vast majority of people do not have this inherited disorder and need not be concerned about the phenylalanine in aspartame (APM).
This chemical does not bother me if I have it on occasion...but if I have products with it a lot it can have an almost laxative effect. My coworker and I both found that out last year when we were chewing this Trident Sugarless gum around the clock. Let me tell you it was far worse than a glutening. A glutening you have a little time-if you know what I mean, plus you have warning symptoms. When this hit, all of a sudden there were bad cramps and within minutes I was running for the Bathroom....not fun. I avoid that chemical now at all costs.