Is Malt-O-Meal Cereal Gluten-Free? (2024)

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    Wondering if Malt-O-Meal cereal is gluten-free? Some flavors are. Some are not. Here's the rundown.

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    Celiac.com 01/20/2023 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain brands and products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about breakfast cereals. We did an article on top brands of gluten-free breakfast cereals, including brands of rice, oat, corn and granola cereals, but the questions keep coming.

    Lately we've seen a lot of people asking about Malt-O-Meal cereal. Specifically, is Malt-O-Meal gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is some kinds are and some are not. Here's the rundown.

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    Original and many other Malt-O-Meal cereals are made with wheat, so they are not gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease.

    However, Malt-O-Meal makes a number of cereals without gluten-ingredients, and which list no known allergens. Some of these may include oats, so choose carefully.

    Gluten-free Malt-O-Meal Cereals

    Formulations can change, so always carefully read labels and avoid gluten ingredients.

    Did we miss any favorite gluten-free Malt-O-Meal cereals? Share in our comments below.

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