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Is pesto gluten-free? Yes, it’s usually the pasta that isn’t

Pesto is basil, pine nuts, cheese, garlic and olive oil, so it's naturally gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, the pasta and pasta water matter.Read →
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Is tempeh gluten-free? Usually, check for added grains

Tempeh is fermented soybeans, usually gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check multi-grain tempeh for barley or wheat, and marinades for soy sauce.Read →
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Is seitan gluten-free? No, seitan is made from wheat gluten

Seitan is made from wheat gluten, so it's the opposite of gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, watch for it as 'wheat meat' or mock…Read →
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Is gnocchi gluten-free? Usually not, most gnocchi contain wheat flour

Most gnocchi are made from potato and wheat flour, so they contain gluten. Gluten-free gnocchi exist and are labelled. What to check with coeliac…Read →
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Is tofu gluten-free? Plain tofu is, check marinated and fried tofu

Plain tofu is soybeans, water and a coagulant, so it's gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check marinated and fried tofu for soy sauce and…Read →
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Are rice noodles gluten-free? Usually, the sauce is the question

Rice noodles are usually just rice and water, so they're gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check blends with wheat and the sauces they're served…Read →
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Is hummus gluten-free? Yes, it’s what comes with it

Hummus is made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic, so it's gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, watch the pitta, toppings and shared dips.Read →
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Are crisps gluten-free? Plain ones usually, check the flavours

Plain potato crisps (chips) are usually gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check flavours for wheat, barley malt vinegar and yeast extract with barley.Read →
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Is mustard gluten-free? Usually, but some contain wheat flour

Most mustard is gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check English-style mustards and mustard powders for wheat flour, and skip beer mustards.Read →
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Is mayonnaise gluten-free? Usually, check flavoured ones

Mayonnaise is usually gluten-free: egg, oil, vinegar or lemon. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check the vinegar, flavoured mayo and shared jars in kitchens.Read →
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Is ketchup gluten-free? Usually, check the vinegar

Ketchup is usually gluten-free: tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and spices. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check the vinegar, flavoured versions and shared dips.Read →
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Is gravy gluten-free? Usually not, unless it’s made to be

Most gravy is thickened with wheat flour, and many granules contain wheat. With coeliac (celiac) disease, look for gluten-free granules or cornflour gravy.Read →
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