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The best Canadian source for corn allergy information


Contents

About this site
Corn avoidance 101
Corn in food and non-alcoholic drinks
Some corn derivatives, their uses, and examples of where they appear
“How can you be allergic to glucose or fructose?”
“Sugar” and golden syrup
Canadian food labelling regulations: why food and drink labels do not always indicate when something is made from corn
How to determine whether a product contains corn
Corn-free grocery shopping
How and when ingredients of ingredients may contain corn
Baked goods
Cookbook and recipe recommendations
Imported products
Kosher for Passover products do not contain corn
Some examples of corn-free products
Corn-free dining out
Corn in alcoholic beverages
Labeling
Ingredients of government-regulated alcoholic beverages
Generally corn-free alcoholic beverages
The special case of beer
 
Corn in everyday life
Biodegradable substitutes for styrofoam: plates, cups, straws, cutlery, take-out containers and packaging materials
Powder on gloves and condoms
Sanitary pads and diapers
Clothing
Cosmetics and toiletry products
Laundry detergent and fabric softener
Lawn care
Pet care
Airbags (in vehicles)
Home improvement
Hobbies (involving yarn)
Entertainment
Corn in medications, special dietary preparations, and medical devices
Over-the-counter medications
Prescription medications
Corn in hospitals
Travel tips for Europe and Mexico
Scientific articles about corn allergy
Other corn allergy links
Interesting facts about corn
High corn prices due to demand for ethanol
Craze for Kosher for Passover Coke
Corn production in Canada from 1908-2007
Corn pollen and archaeology
Recommended reading and viewing
Corny autobiography
Log of changes to this website
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Last updated July 27 2010