Month: May 2013

Daisy boosts “Boost” for excellent allergy information!

What is certainly a noticeable trend is that health-focused stores in Malaysia are taking the lead on developing an allergy-minded culture here. I was pleasantly surprised to see the following pamphlet at the counter of Boost Juice, a fruit juice chain that originated from the UK, in Midvalley Mall. The pamphlet provided information on nutrition and allergens in Boost’s main offerings. Thankfully for us gluten-phobes, most of their menu is gluten-free, with the exception of some of their chocolate- and granola-based smoothies and their wheatgrass shooter.

Boost is a leader in providing allergy and nutrition information to consumers here in Malaysia.
Boost is a leader in providing allergy and nutrition information to consumers here in Malaysia.

Here’s a list of their offerings with gluten:

  • King William Chocolate Low Fat Smoothie
  • Raspberry Ripe Low Fat Smoothie
  • Cookies ‘n Creame Low Fat Smoothie
  • Brekkie to Gogo Super Smoothie
  • Gym Junkie Super Smoothie
  • Wheatgrass Shooter

 

 

Yay that for once, the “yes” list is longer than the “no-no’s!” Boost Juice is available at virtually every large mall in Malaysia. Don’t forget to ask them to wash out the blender before making yours.

Peace,

Daisy

 

Gluten free labelling and its issues

Food labelling is important to anyone suffering from food intolerances or allergies. Standards vary between countries and sometimes allergen free certifications aren’t always accurate. Case in point,the Malaysian supermarket.

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Barley isn’t Gluten Free!

Another recent discovery of the not gluten free but labelled as gluten free is the allegedly gluten free bread at The Carpenter’s Daughter Artisan Bakery. While the flour they use is gluten free, it’s prepared and baked in the same ovens as normal bread.

So as always, my advice is to ask questions and read ingredient labels!

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