Guest guest Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 In a message dated 6/21/2006 8:51:22 PM Central Standard Time, jtwigg writes: I was shocked when later we discovered they both had gelatin in them. Have you noticed this? Judy I hadnt noticed but why would they put gelatin in cereal? Susie or Susan Some Americans need hyphens in their names, because only part of them has come over; but when the whole man has come over, heart and thought and all, the hyphen drops of its own weight out of his name. ~Woodrow Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 We recently bought some Shredded wheat mini biscuit cereal that was frosted and the strawberry one. I was shocked when later we discovered they both had gelatin in them. Have you noticed this? Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 That is what we were wondering. It is disturbing that they are finding more and more things to put this stuff into. Ugh......... Post mini wheats don't, because I checked that box. It had no frosted coating or those vanilla and strawberry ones on them. We love snacking on those, so now we are back to those only. Judy - zainypagan Wednesday, June 21, 2006 9:19 PM Re: Gelatin in Cereals In a message dated 6/21/2006 8:51:22 PM Central Standard Time, jtwigg writes: I was shocked when later we discovered they both had gelatin in them. Have you noticed this? Judy I hadnt noticed but why would they put gelatin in cereal? Susie or Susan Some Americans need hyphens in their names, because only part of them has come over; but when the whole man has come over, heart and thought and all, the hyphen drops of its own weight out of his name. ~Woodrow Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 , " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote: > > We recently bought some Shredded wheat mini biscuit cereal that was frosted > and the strawberry one. I was shocked when later we discovered they both had > gelatin in them. Have you noticed this? > Judy > Wow! I don't eat shredded wheat cereal...but I scan labels while I'm grocery shopping...I will be paying even closer attention now! Thanks for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Gelatin is a cheap way to make things hold together. Sure, they can use plant-based binders but using a leftover ingredient is cheaper and faster. It's sad. It's in tons of medications too, especially generic RX and OTCs, and most people have no clue. If you have a capsule it's probably made from gelatin. Other common items with gelatin are toothpaste, ice cream, most vitamins, jellies and jams it's not just ap roblem for vegetarians, but also people of certain religious beliefs because most of these products don't use kosher or halal gelatin. Meg On 6/21/06, zainypagan <zainypagan wrote: > > > > In a message dated 6/21/2006 8:51:22 PM Central Standard Time, > jtwigg <jtwigg%40frontiernet.net> writes: > > I was shocked when later we discovered they both had > gelatin in them. Have you noticed this? > Judy > > I hadnt noticed but why would they put gelatin in cereal? > > > > > Susie or Susan > > Some Americans need hyphens in their names, because only part of them has > come over; but when the whole man has come over, heart and thought and > all, the > hyphen drops of its own weight out of his name. ~Woodrow Wilson > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 That is a bummer. Must be they put in the frosting part? Thanks for letting us know. Maybe we should write the company and complain; were they veggie safe in the past? I'm asking because I am more of a hippy homemade granola-meuseli type person so I don't buy boxed cereals very much, but if they changed their ingredient list then I would be willing to send them an email inquiry to ask them why they changed and tell them it is going to hurt their sales with the vegetarian demographic. ~ PT ~ Someone once asked me what I regarded as the three most important requirements for happiness. My answer was: A sense that you have been honest with yourself and those around you; a sense that you have done the best you could both in your personal life and in your work; and the ability to love others. ~ Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) ~~~*~~~*~~~> , " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote: > > We recently bought some Shredded wheat mini biscuit cereal that was frosted > and the strawberry one. I was shocked when later we discovered they both had > gelatin in them. Have you noticed this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Bummer, I avoid the strawberry cereals because they have red dye usually, but I have eaten frosted wheat in the past without noticing the gelatin...If you eat yogurt, that's another thing that has gelatin hiding in some brands. , " eroica63 " <eroica63 wrote: > > , " wwjd " <jtwigg@> wrote: > > > > We recently bought some Shredded wheat mini biscuit cereal that was > frosted > > and the strawberry one. I was shocked when later we discovered they > both had > > gelatin in them. Have you noticed this? > > Judy > > > > Wow! I don't eat shredded wheat cereal...but I scan labels while I'm > grocery shopping...I will be paying even closer attention now! Thanks > for the heads up > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Try Kashi Organic Promise. They have one lightly sweetened and another cinnamon. I like the cinnamon. Sonya Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Those are good aren't they . I had forgotten about those. That is a great product. Judy - Sonya Parker Thursday, June 22, 2006 3:32 PM Re: Gelatin in Cereals Try Kashi Organic Promise. They have one lightly sweetened and another cinnamon. I like the cinnamon. Sonya Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 I love museli cereal also. Do you make your own? If so please share the recipe. Well I have resisted buying it in the past, so haven't checked before. I just always thought it was powdered sugar added to the outside, so was avoiding buying it for that reason. I decided to give it a try and bought some the other day. Big mistake. Judy - ~ PT ~ Thursday, June 22, 2006 1:28 PM Re: Gelatin in Cereals That is a bummer. Must be they put in the frosting part? Thanks for letting us know. Maybe we should write the company and complain; were they veggie safe in the past? I'm asking because I am more of a hippy homemade granola-meuseli type person so I don't buy boxed cereals very much, but if they changed their ingredient list then I would be willing to send them an email inquiry to ask them why they changed and tell them it is going to hurt their sales with the vegetarian demographic. ~ PT ~ Someone once asked me what I regarded as the three most important requirements for happiness. My answer was: A sense that you have been honest with yourself and those around you; a sense that you have done the best you could both in your personal life and in your work; and the ability to love others. ~ Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) ~~~*~~~*~~~> , " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote: > > We recently bought some Shredded wheat mini biscuit cereal that was frosted > and the strawberry one. I was shocked when later we discovered they both had > gelatin in them. Have you noticed this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 >Other common items with gelatin are toothpaste, ice cream, most vitamins, >jellies and jams I've never seen it in a jelly or jam. Usually they use pectin. Which toothpastes use it? I know Tom's and Jason brands do not use any animal products in their toothpaste (with the exception of propolis varieties). Most of the major brands test on animals anyway, so I usually stick with these brands. Most of the more natural ones say right on them that they don't contain any animal products. Unfortunately most products with that weird hard frosting on them (like on frosted mini wheats) contain gelatin. Unfrosted mini wheats are good though when you sprinkle them with raisins and pop tarts come without frosting too. Veronica ___________ Spoil your canine gourmand...the Yummy for Dogs Cook Book is now available: www.lulu.com/yummyfordogs All profits from my royalties will be donated to animal rescue and advocacy organizations! Includes recipes for small animals and wildlife, too! Also...save a rat and amuse your cat! Order our premium catnip toys at just $1 each! Every cent goes to rescue small animals! Made to order...just email us at ratgirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 I think they use the gelatin in the frosting which seems kind of silly since the frosting is dried out and crunchy. Poptarts are the same way. There is gelatin in the ones with frosting, but unfrosted ones are vegan! Isn't it strange that the filling doesn't have gelatin, but then they go use it on the frosting? Not that I eat poptarts very often, but thought I'd mention it... , " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote: > > We recently bought some Shredded wheat mini biscuit cereal that was frosted > and the strawberry one. I was shocked when later we discovered they both had > gelatin in them. Have you noticed this? > Judy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Here is a list of animal ingredients from PETA for people looking to cut all animal ingredients out of their diet: http://www.caringconsumer.com/resources_ingredients_list.asp I personally find it very hard to shop outside of the health food market... especially with a vegan husband. The only poptarts he can eat are Nature's Valley (I think that is the brand) unfrosted ones. Whitney , " Jody " <alladinjw wrote: > > I think they use the gelatin in the frosting which seems kind of silly > since the frosting is dried out and crunchy. > > Poptarts are the same way. There is gelatin in the ones with frosting, > but unfrosted ones are vegan! Isn't it strange that the filling > doesn't have gelatin, but then they go use it on the frosting? > > Not that I eat poptarts very often, but thought I'd mention it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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