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Is it gluten-free? Every quick answer from A to Z
Every “Is it gluten-free?” answer we have published, in one alphabetical list. Each line shows the short answer from the article. Open it for the sources and what to check on the pack.
178 answers · list updated 1 October 2026
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B
- BaconUsually, check glazes and the griddle
- Baking powderUsually, check the filler
- Baking sodaYes, baking powder is the one to check
- Balsamic vinegarYes, check glazes
- BarleyNo, and here’s where it hides
- Basmati riceYes, check pilafs and mixes
- BBQ sauceOften, check for malt and soy
- BourbonYes, it’s a distilled spirit
- Brown riceYes, like all rice
- BuckwheatYes, despite the name (and the soba trap)
- BulgurNo, it’s cracked wheat
- ButterYes, the butter dish is the risk
C
- CaramelUsually, check malt and biscuit
- Caramel colourYes, the colouring is
- CassavaYes, and so is tapioca
- Champagne or proseccoYes
- CheeriosOriginal US Cheerios are labelled so, UK and European ones aren’t
- CheeseAlmost always, here’s what to check
- CheetosSome US flavours are, check the bag
- Cheez-ItsRegular no, Cheez-It Gluten Free yes (US)
- ChickpeasYes, and so is chickpea flour
- ChocolateUsually, but check for malt and wafers
- CiderYes, check flavoured ciders and hybrids
- Cocoa powderPure cocoa is
- CoffeeYes, watch barley coffee and café extras
- CokeNo gluten ingredients listed
- Cool WhipNo gluten ingredients, not labelled GF
- CornYes, but watch cornflakes and tortillas
- Corn FlakesStandard Kellogg’s aren’t, look for a GF label
- Corn syrupYes
- Corn tortillasUsually, check for wheat in the mix
- CornbreadUsually not, most recipes add wheat flour
- CornstarchUsually, but check “wheaten cornflour”
- Cottage cheeseUsually, check low-fat and flavoured tubs
- CouscousNo. Couscous is wheat
- Cream cheesePlain cream cheese is
- Cream of tartarYes, it’s a by-product of wine
- CrispsPlain ones usually, check the flavours
F
- FalafelOften by recipe, but check the mix and the fryer
- FarroNo, it’s a type of wheat
- Fish and chipsNot usually, unless the shop has a gluten-free fryer
- Fish sauceUsually, check the label
- FlourOrdinary flour isn’t, many other flours are
- FreekehNo, it’s young wheat
- French friesThe potato is, the fryer decides
- FritosOriginal and original Scoops! are (US)
- Fruity PebblesYes, labelled gluten-free (US)
- FunyunsNot labelled gluten-free
G
- GatoradeNo gluten ingredients, not tested
- GelatinYes, check the sweets it goes into
- Glucose syrupYes, and so is dextrose
- GnocchiUsually not, most gnocchi contain wheat flour
- Goldfish crackersNo, they contain wheat
- GranolaUsually not, unless the label says so
- GravyUsually not, unless it’s made to be
- Gummy bearsUsually, check the label
H
- HamPlain ham usually is, check coatings
- Hash brownsHomemade usually, eating out check
- Heinz ketchupUK labelled so, US no gluten ingredients
- Hershey’s chocolateThe Milk Chocolate bar is (US)
- Hoisin sauceUsually not
- HoneyYes
- Hot dogsOften, but the bun isn’t
- HummusYes, it’s what comes with it
M
- M&M’sIt depends on the flavour
- Malt extract
- MaltodextrinYes, even when it’s made from wheat
- Maple syrupYes, pure maple syrup is
- MarshmallowsUsually, the extras are the risk
- MayonnaiseUsually, check flavoured ones
- MilletYes, buy it labelled gluten-free
- MisoIt depends on the miso
- MochiThe rice is, check the rest
- Modified starchUsually, and the label tells you when it isn’t
- MolassesYes
- MSGYes, glutamate isn’t gluten
- MustardUsually, but some contain wheat flour
P
- Pad thaiOften not as served, here’s what to ask
- PaellaUsually, check the stock and skip fideuĂ
- PastaOrdinary pasta isn’t
- Peanut butterYes, keep the jar crumb-free
- PepperoniUsually, check the label
- PestoYes, it’s usually the pasta that isn’t
- PhoThe noodles are, check the sauces
- PizzaOnly with a gluten-free base made apart from the flour
- PolentaYes, it’s maize
- PopcornYes, plain popcorn is
- PotatoesYes. The chips are another story
- PringlesNo, they contain wheat
- PuddingIt depends which pudding you mean
R
- RamenNo, ramen noodles are wheat
- Ranch dressingOften, but check the bottle
- Reese’sThe cups yes (US), check seasonal shapes
- RiceThe short answer and the honest one
- Rice cakesPlain ones usually, check multigrain
- Rice KrispiesNo, they contain malt
- Rice noodlesUsually, the sauce is the question
- Rice paperUsually, but some contain wheat
- RisottoUsually, check the stock
- RufflesOriginal is (US), check flavours
- RumYes
- RyeNo, rye is one of the three to avoid
S
- SakeUsually, it’s brewed from rice
- SalamiUsually, check fillers and the deli slicer
- SalsaUsually, check jars and chips
- SeitanNo, seitan is made from wheat gluten
- SemolinaUsually not, check the grain
- SkittlesNo gluten ingredients (US and UK)
- SnickersThe classic bar has no gluten ingredients
- SorbetUsually, the cone and the scoop are the risk
- SorghumYes, buy it labelled gluten-free
- Sour creamUsually, yes
- Sour Patch KidsNo gluten ingredients, not labelled GF
- SourdoughNo, unless it’s made from gluten-free flour
- SoySoybeans are, soy sauce usually isn’t
- Soy lecithinYes, it’s an emulsifier from soy
- Soy sauceUsually not, and here’s what to use instead
- SpeltNo. Spelt is wheat
- SpicesSingle spices are, check blends
- SrirachaUsually, check the bottle
- StarburstNo gluten ingredients (US Original)
- Stock cubesMany aren’t, so check every one
- SugarYes, including brown and powdered sugar
- SushiOften not by default: what to order and ask
- Swedish FishNo gluten ingredients, not labelled GF
T
- TacosCorn tortillas are, ask about the griddle
- TahiniYes, it’s sesame paste
- Tater totsOften, check the bag and the fryer
- TeaYes, except barley tea and some blends
- TeffYes, but ask about the injera
- TempehUsually, check for added grains
- TequilaYes, check flavoured and pre-mixed drinks
- Teriyaki sauceUsually not, it’s soy sauce
- TofuPlain tofu is, check marinated and fried tofu
- Tortilla chipsCorn ones usually are, check the fryer
- TostitosOriginal Restaurant Style is (US)
- TwixNo, the biscuit is wheat
- TwizzlersNo, they contain wheat flour
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