Coeliac New Zealand has been made aware that the Mylan brand of 5mg folic acid is now FOLIC ACID VIATRIS after a merger of Pfizer and Mylan.   The formulation has not changed. Folic acid Viatris 5 mg contains maize starch and is therefore suitable for people with coeliac disease. However the alternative dose of 0.8mg Folic […]

Kate Fay is one of New Zealand’s most renowned chefs. She headed up the kitchen team at iconic restaurant, Cibo Parnell, for 23 years and picked up many Beef + Lamb Excellence Awards and Ambassador titles along the way.  In 2018 she was awarded the prestigious title of Platinum Ambassador Chef – a lifetime accolade […]

Coeliac disease is on the increase1, but exclusion is still a very real experience for Kiwis living with the condition, according to Coeliac NZ. Due to the serious nature of the autoimmune condition, managing coeliac disease is a significant undertaking with the necessity to avoid cross-contamination of gluten. Coeliac disease needs to be managed at […]