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Is paella gluten-free? Usually, check the stock and skip fideuà
Paella is rice, stock, saffron and olive oil, usually with no gluten ingredients. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check the stock and skip fideuà.Read →
Is risotto gluten-free? Usually, check the stock
Risotto is rice, stock, butter, cheese and wine, usually with no gluten ingredients. With coeliac (celiac) disease, ask about the stock. Arancini are breaded.Read →
Is Indian curry gluten-free? Often, if you know the four traps
Many Indian curries are built on rice, lentils and spices. With coeliac (celiac) disease, watch the breads, the fryer, flour in sauces and hing…Read →
Is ramen gluten-free? No, ramen noodles are wheat
Ramen noodles are made from wheat, and the broth is usually seasoned with soy sauce. Gluten-free ramen exists at a few specialist places. What…Read →
Are tacos gluten-free? Corn tortillas are, ask about the griddle
Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, flour tortillas are wheat. With coeliac (celiac) disease, ask about the shared griddle, the fryer and the fillings.Read →
Is pad thai gluten-free? Often not as served, here’s what to ask
Pad thai starts from rice noodles, but soy sauce and oyster sauce in the wok often contain wheat. What to ask with coeliac (celiac)…Read →
Is pho gluten-free? The noodles are, check the sauces
Pho is made with rice noodles and a spiced broth. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check the hoisin and soy sauce, stock cubes and the…Read →
Is sushi gluten-free? Often not by default: what to order and ask
Rice and raw fish are gluten-free; soy sauce, some sushi vinegars, tempura and imitation crab often aren't. What to order and ask at a…Read →
Is baking powder gluten-free? Usually, check the filler
Most baking powder is gluten-free, but some brands use wheat flour or wheat starch as a filler. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check the label.Read →
Is tea gluten-free? Yes, except barley tea and some blends
Black, green and herbal tea are gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, watch barley tea (mugicha, boricha), blends with barley or malt, and chai powders.Read →
Is sake gluten-free? Usually, it’s brewed from rice
Sake is brewed from rice, water, koji and yeast, usually with no gluten ingredients. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check flavoured sake and barley shochu.Read →
Is coffee gluten-free? Yes, watch barley coffee and café extras
Plain coffee is gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, watch barley coffee (caffè d'orzo), malt drinks, unlabelled oat milk and café crumbs.Read →Newsletter
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