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Is maple syrup gluten-free? Yes, pure maple syrup is
Pure maple syrup is boiled-down tree sap and is gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check flavoured "pancake syrups", and the pancakes themselves.Read →
Is pepperoni gluten-free? Usually, check the label
Most pepperoni has no gluten ingredients, but some brands add wheat-based fillers. On pizza, the base and the oven are the bigger question.Read →
Is MSG gluten-free? Yes, glutamate isn’t gluten
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is gluten-free. Glutamate is an amino acid, not gluten. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check the sauce it comes in, not theβ¦Read →
Are lentils gluten-free? Yes, but sort and rinse dried lentils
Lentils are naturally gluten-free. Dried lentils can contain stray grains of wheat or barley, so sort and rinse them, or buy lentils labelled gluten-free.Read →
Are hash browns gluten-free? Homemade usually, eating out check
Hash browns made from potato, oil and salt are gluten-free. Some frozen and fast-food ones add wheat flour or flavourings, and many share aβ¦Read →
Is baking soda gluten-free? Yes, baking powder is the one to check
Baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) is a single mineral salt and is gluten-free. Baking powder can contain wheat starch, so check that label.Read →
Are hot dogs gluten-free? Often, but the bun isn’t
Many hot dog sausages have no gluten ingredients, but some contain wheat fillers or rusk, and the bun is wheat. With coeliac (celiac) disease,β¦Read →
Is tequila gluten-free? Yes, check flavoured and pre-mixed drinks
Tequila is distilled from agave and is gluten-free, like other distilled spirits. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check flavoured tequilas and ready-made mixes.Read →
Are French fries gluten-free? The potato is, the fryer decides
Potatoes are gluten-free, but fries can pick up gluten from coatings and shared fryers. With coeliac (celiac) disease, ask what else goes in theβ¦Read →
Is freekeh gluten-free? No, it’s young wheat
Freekeh is young green wheat, roasted and cracked, so it contains gluten. With coeliac (celiac) disease, swap it for buckwheat or brown rice.Read →
Is kamut (khorasan wheat) gluten-free? No
Kamut is a brand name for khorasan wheat, which contains gluten. With coeliac (celiac) disease it isn't suitable. EU labels name it as aβ¦Read →
Is durum wheat gluten-free? No
Durum wheat is the wheat used for pasta and semolina and it contains gluten. With coeliac (celiac) disease, choose pasta labelled gluten-free.Read →Newsletter
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