Yeah, with some of them you just can't avoid it unfortunately. You could also try growing some heirloom varieties too - they haven't had their DNA screwed around with by monsanto and see if that helps? As for the nuttlex, I don't mind it but there are some really good margarine alternatives and I have a friend whose boys can't have dairy so she uses marg but you don't have to use a lot. We had Alister tested for coeliacs and other allergies a few months ago and I was so scared because of all the changes that you have to make and how hard it would be when you have older children too and I was soooo glad that all his tests came back clear, so I can sympathise a little with you at how daunting it would be. I hope that he does grow out of most of it at least and that in the mean time things get easier for you all