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Discussion Boards => Mfrs. & Packaged Food => Topic started by: starlight on May 04, 2014, 07:47:17 PM

Title: Well, these exist - nut-free waffles and something none of us ever, ever wanted.
Post by: starlight on May 04, 2014, 07:47:17 PM
So, groupon had these waffle snacks for sale, they say they're nut free. Awesome, right? http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-belgian-boys-waffle-snacks?utm_medium=social&utm_source=TWITTER&utm_content=&utm_campaign=US_GOOD&utm_term=&linkId=8131960 (http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-belgian-boys-waffle-snacks?utm_medium=social&utm_source=TWITTER&utm_content=&utm_campaign=US_GOOD&utm_term=&linkId=8131960)

But then, horror of horrors right above them. Powdered peanut butter. Just, omg. o.m.g. why?! http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-pb2-powdered-peanut-butter-12-pack (http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-pb2-powdered-peanut-butter-12-pack)
Title: Re: Well, these exist - nut-free waffles and something none of us ever, ever wanted.
Post by: Macabre on May 04, 2014, 09:31:40 PM
Because G is no good. I haven't followed the link. I don't want G to show up on my FB. I hate the company. 
Title: Re: Well, these exist - nut-free waffles and something none of us ever, ever wanted.
Post by: Jessica on May 05, 2014, 01:01:36 AM
I hate G too. Maybe not for the same reason but I still hate them. I hold a grudge-I just can't help myself.
Title: Re: Well, these exist - nut-free waffles and something none of us ever, ever wanted.
Post by: bleh on May 05, 2014, 07:51:47 AM
Why does everyone hate G and why are we calling it G?
Title: Re: Well, these exist - nut-free waffles and something none of us ever, ever wanted.
Post by: maeve on May 05, 2014, 08:22:12 AM
G is Groupon and they did a very mean-spirited blog entry several years ago about food allergies. When approached about that blog, Groupon was unapologetic and did another blog entry mocking the response of the food allergy community.
Title: Re: Well, these exist - nut-free waffles and something none of us ever, ever wanted.
Post by: starlight on May 05, 2014, 08:46:44 AM
For those of you who don't want to click on groupon:

The waffle/pancake/crepe goodness is here: http://belgianboys.com/ (http://belgianboys.com/). I ordered way more than I should have, and not through groupon. :)

The powder form PB comes in what looks like a spice container/shaker. It's meant to be mixed with water to make PB. It's literally condensed peanut in dust form.

Title: Re: Well, these exist - nut-free waffles and something none of us ever, ever wanted.
Post by: rebekahc on May 05, 2014, 09:40:24 AM
I've seen the powdered pb on the shelf at my grocery store.  It's in the organic section right next to the Sunbutter.  ~)  Even if I could have PB, it just sounds disgusting  :tongue: - kind of like those PB slices (wrapped like American cheese) they came out with several years ago.
Title: Re: Well, these exist - nut-free waffles and something none of us ever, ever wanted.
Post by: hedgehog on May 05, 2014, 11:16:36 AM
Actually, it looks to me like something very similar to what DS had daily while he was being desensitized. 
Title: Re: Well, these exist - nut-free waffles and something none of us ever, ever wanted.
Post by: SilverLining on May 06, 2014, 06:33:30 AM
Isn't it powdered pb used in the take-always in UK that have been causing fatal reactions lately?  Because it's cheaper they are substituting it for other nut powders.

Is it used just for cooking....or do people add water and eat it?  I can see it as a thickening agent.