Avoiding Corn in Canada

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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

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