Is almond milk gluten-free? Usually, yes

Usually, yes. Almond milk is almonds and water, often with added calcium, vitamins and a stabiliser.

What to check

• Blends: almond and oat or barley drinks exist. Oats need a gluten-free label; barley contains gluten.
• Flavoured versions: check added ingredients.
• In cafés: check which plant milk they pour, and whether the jug is rinsed.

Keep reading

• Is oat milk gluten-free?
• Is almond flour gluten-free?
• Is coffee gluten-free?

Sources: Coeliac UK, EU Regulation 1169/2011 and 828/2014, US FDA gluten-free rule and FALCPA, Codex Alimentarius (gluten-free = 20 mg/kg or less). Checked 28 September 2026. We inform, we don’t diagnose: for medical questions, your doctor or dietitian has the last word.