Hello Reader,

We've come a long way when it comes to celiac disease awareness, advocacy, and gluten-free education. But this week has reminded me just how much work we still have to do.

From gluten hiding in unexpected places to confusing food-labeling laws, there's still plenty we need to know, question, and advocate for.

So let's get into it. ❤️

Why We Need Barley Clearly Disclosed on Food Labels

Last week, I posted on Instagram that Popsicle Fudgsicles contain malted barley extract, aka gluten.

The post took off, probably because it's such an easy ingredient to miss in a product that looks pretty innocent. It was a good reminder that gluten is found in more than just products that contain wheat.

And it highlights a bigger problem: While wheat must be clearly disclosed as a major allergen in the U.S., barley and rye do not.

That's why the newly introduced FASTER Act of 2026 matters. If passed, it would require gluten-containing grains, including barley and rye, to be clearly disclosed on food labels. 87 countries already require this. The U.S. doesn't. Ho hum.

Until then, keep reading those labels, friends. Especially on products that look innocent.

​Watch my Fudgsicle video here →​

​Read more about the FASTER Act here →​

Meet the August Box

I'll let you in on a little secret: every Love Me Gluten Free box is incredibly fun to curate, but also a little agonizing.

There are so many great gluten-free brands and products I want to share with you, and only so much room in each box.

Every month, my team and I taste, debate, plan, and somehow narrow it all down.

Today, I'm incredibly proud to officially share the August box lineup with you! 🩷

Please support these brands, and make special note about the Actual Veggies $2 off coupon, and Mom's Place 15% off coupon. These offers are open to my entire community (including you)!

PS: Don't miss September because it's a good one, trust me! The box is stuffed to the gills with gluten-free discoveries. Use code SEPTEMBER20 for 20% off your first box at lovemeglutenfree.com.

🐟 Gluten-Free Goldfish Are a-Comin'!

The rumors are true! Pepperidge Farm confirmed this week that gluten-free Goldfish are coming in November. Who's ready to eat cheesy little fish crackers again?! 🙋‍♀️

⭐️ MadeGood Discontinues Star Puffed Crackers

In sad but somewhat related news, MadeGood discontinued its Star Puffed Crackers in the U.S. and Canada as of June 30, including Cheddar, Pizza, and Sea Salt flavors.

You may still spot some leftover inventory in stores, but no new product is being made. Perhaps gluten-free Goldfish are arriving just in time. 🐟

🤦‍♂️ Gluten-Free Influencer Gets Roasted

A gluten-free influencer caused a stir after calling gluten-free Goldfish "the worst thing happening to our community." He questioned why we're "banding together" to make unhealthy foods gluten-free and suggested processed foods are contributing to our symptoms.

Let's just say the comments didn't go over well, with many accusing him of hypocrisy and food shaming.

Here's my take: People with celiac disease are already restricted enough. We don't need to make each other feel bad for wanting a Goldfish cracker.

I'll admit, earlier in my nutrition journey, I might have been young and naive in my thinking. Of course, a diet filled with ultra-processed foods isn't ideal for anyone. But food is also about joy, nostalgia, convenience, and sometimes simply feeling normal.

The celiac community has been overlooked for far too long. When a major company finally makes a beloved product for us, let's celebrate having the choice.

Eat the Goldfish. Or don't. Just don't judge someone else for being excited that they finally can. ❤️

🍝 Barilla Changed Its GF Pasta. Have You Noticed?

Barilla quietly reformulated its gluten-free pasta a few months ago, swapping its corn-forward blend for a rice-forward recipe and removing the mono- and diglycerides. The new "2 ingredient" formula sounds cleaner on paper, but longtime fans aren't exactly celebrating.

Complaints about gummy, sticky pasta are piling up online, with some customers begging Barilla to bring the old recipe back.

I recently tried Barilla and thought it was fine, but definitely not my favorite. Give me DeLallo, Goodles, Jovial, Rummo, or Tinkyada any day.

Have you tried the new Barilla recipe? What do you think?

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Whew, there was a lot happening in gluten-free land this week!

Thanks for reading, sharing your thoughts, and being part of this community. More next Friday. ❤️

Sincerely,

Jenny

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