Gluten Food List

Wheat, barley, and rye are all off-limits and part of any Gluten Food List.

Recognizing the grains that contain gluten is the easy part. Experts in the United States feel that oats should also be forbidden due to dangers of cross-contamination. That means that the following items are usually sources of gluten (the exception would be specifically-made gluten-free versions):

Foods You Wouldn't Expect to Have Gluten

You probably weren’t surprised to learn that cakes, cookies, and all the other floury snacks contain gluten. After all, they’re made primarily of wheat flour. The following list, on the other hand, may surprise you. These are foods that usually or often contain gluten. In some cases, wheat is added as a thickener; barley malt is often added as a form of natural flavor. You must read the labels of these items carefully to look for gluten-containing ingredient. Even better, look for products specifically labeled “gluten-free.”

Ingredients With Hidden Gluten

By law, wheat must be clearly identified on labels. If wheat is listed, you know you can’t eat the food. Unfortunately, “wheat-free” doesn’t equate to “gluten-free” and the law doesn’t currently require all forms of gluten to be listed. That’s why everyone with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, including children, must learn to recognize sources of hidden gluten. Study the ingredient list of all prepared foods and avoid those containing:

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