FAQs
Many naturally gluten-free foods can be a part of a healthy diet:
- Fruits and vegetables.
- Beans, seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms.
- Eggs.
- Lean, nonprocessed meats, fish and poultry.
- Most low-fat dairy products.
What products can be declared as gluten-free? ›
Only foods that contain 20 parts per million (ppm) or less of gluten can be labelled gluten free.
What are 3 examples of products that contain gluten? ›
Crackers: Popular snack foods like crackers, pretzels, and some types of chips have gluten. Beer: Beer is made from malted barley, which has gluten. Some liquors have added wheat, so be sure to research the ingredients. Gravy: Gravies and ready-meals containing gravy contain gluten.
What makes a product gluten-free? ›
The regulation defines "gluten-free" as meaning that the food either is inherently gluten free; or does not contain an ingredient that is: 1) a gluten-containing grain (e.g., spelt wheat); 2) derived from a gluten-containing grain that has not been processed to remove gluten (e.g., wheat flour); or 3) derived from a ...
Is popcorn gluten-free? ›
Popcorn is naturally gluten-free and suitable for most people with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. Still, some individuals who react to gluten may also be sensitive to certain proteins in corn. What's more, some commercial products may be cross-contaminated with gluten or include glutenous ingredients.
What products are surprisingly gluten-free? ›
Treats that are surprisingly gluten-free
- Plain tortilla or potato chips: Keep in mind that seasoned chips may contain wheat starch.
- Plain chocolate: Read ingredients as some chocolate bars contain wheat-based wafers.
- Ice cream: Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are safe bets. ...
- French fries: Potatoes are gluten free.
What should you avoid if you are gluten-free? ›
Foods to avoid with celiac disease
- Cereals, breads, or other grain products that include wheat, rye, barley, or oats. ...
- Processed cheese, cheese mixes, low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese, or sour cream.
- Dairy products such as yogurt or ice cream that contain fillers or additives.
- Canned soups or soup mixes.
Is mayonnaise gluten-free? ›
Mayonnaise or “mayo” is typically made from naturally gluten-free ingredients: eggs, oil, vinegar, lemon and sometimes mustard/mustard seed or other spices. Mayo brands that have a gluten-free label have passed thorough testing and are safe to eat for people with celiac disease.
Are Doritos gluten-free? ›
The final verdict: Are Doritos safe to eat if you're gluten-free? Most Doritos flavors aren't gluten-free; the only one that does earn the gluten-free label is the Simply White Organic Cheddar Doritos.
Does coffee have gluten? ›
Plain coffee from freshly roasted beans is 100% gluten-free. In many cases, store-bought coffee grounds are as well, though there's always some potential for cross-contamination. What you really need to keep an eye on are coffee additives and flavored coffees. Powdered coffee creamer, for example, may contain gluten.
In its natural form, both peanuts and peanut butter are gluten-free. Many store-bought brands of peanut butter are also gluten-free, with gluten-containing peanut butter tending to be the exception rather than the rule.
Which products are gluten-free? ›
The following grains, legumes, seeds, and other starchy foods are naturally gluten-free:
- Amaranth.
- Arrowroot.
- Beans.
- Buckwheat groats (also known as kasha)
- Cassava.
- Chia.
- Corn.
- Flax.
Do potato chips have gluten? ›
Unless they have gluten-containing additives, most corn chips, corn tortilla chips, potato chips, and veggie chips typically gluten-free since their main ingredients don't have gluten. Remember that if you have a gluten-related disorder, you'll still want to look for a gluten-free certification.
What things are surprisingly gluten-free? ›
Treats that are surprisingly gluten-free
- Plain tortilla or potato chips: Keep in mind that seasoned chips may contain wheat starch.
- Plain chocolate: Read ingredients as some chocolate bars contain wheat-based wafers.
- Ice cream: Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are safe bets. ...
- French fries: Potatoes are gluten free.