Is tofu gluten-free? Plain tofu is, check marinated and fried tofu

Yes, plain tofu is gluten-free. It’s made from soy milk set with a coagulant, and soybeans contain no gluten.

What to check

• Marinated, smoked and flavoured tofu: often seasoned with soy sauce, which is usually brewed with wheat.
• Fried tofu in restaurants: coatings can contain wheat flour, and the fryer may be shared.
• Tofu in dishes: the sauce is where the gluten usually is, so ask what’s in it.

Keep reading

• The Hidden-Gluten Watchlist: the 15 forbidden names and the ones to check
• Is soy sauce gluten-free?
• Is seitan gluten-free?
• Is vegan food gluten-free?

Sources: Coeliac UK, EU Regulation 1169/2011 and 828/2014, Codex Alimentarius (gluten-free = 20 mg/kg or less). We inform, we don’t diagnose: for medical questions, your doctor or dietitian has the last word.