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Are stock cubes gluten-free? Many aren’t, so check every one
Many stock cubes, gravy granules and bouillon powders contain wheat or barley. With coeliac (celiac) disease, choose ones labelled gluten-free.Read →
Is amaranth gluten-free? Yes, buy it labelled gluten-free
Amaranth is a naturally gluten-free seed used like a grain. With coeliac (celiac) disease, choose amaranth and amaranth flour labelled gluten-free.Read →
Is yeast gluten-free? Baker’s yeast is, brewer’s yeast and yeast extract need a look
Baker's yeast is gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check brewer's yeast and yeast extract: EU and UK labels must say barley when it's barley-derived.Read →
Is sorghum gluten-free? Yes, buy it labelled gluten-free
Sorghum is naturally gluten-free and suits coeliac (celiac) disease. Choose sorghum flour labelled gluten-free, because it's often milled with wheat.Read →
Is teff gluten-free? Yes, but ask about the injera
Teff is naturally gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, choose teff flour labelled gluten-free and ask if restaurant injera contains wheat or barley.Read →
Is millet gluten-free? Yes, buy it labelled gluten-free
Millet is naturally gluten-free and suits coeliac (celiac) disease. Because it's often milled with wheat, choose millet and millet flour labelled gluten-free.Read →
Is rye gluten-free? No, rye is one of the three to avoid
Rye contains gluten and isn't suitable for coeliac (celiac) disease: rye bread, pumpernickel, crispbread and kvass. Rye whisky is distilled, so it's fine.Read →
Is modified starch gluten-free? Usually, and the label tells you when it isn’t
Modified starch is usually from corn, potato or tapioca. If it comes from wheat, EU, UK and US labels must say wheat. How toβ¦Read →
Is cider gluten-free? Yes, check flavoured ciders and hybrids
Cider is made from apples and is gluten-free, and so is perry. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check flavoured ciders and beer-cider hybrids for barleyβ¦Read →
Is glucose syrup gluten-free? Yes, and so is dextrose
Glucose syrup and dextrose are gluten-free, even when made from wheat or barley. EU law exempts them from gluten labelling. Barley malt syrup isβ¦Read →
Is caramel colour gluten-free? Yes, the colouring is
Caramel colour (E150a to E150d) is gluten-free, even when made from wheat glucose syrup. Caramel sweets and toffee are a separate question.Read →Is maltodextrin gluten-free? Yes, even when it’s made from wheat
Maltodextrin is gluten-free, including wheat-based maltodextrin: EU law exempts it from gluten labelling. Don't confuse it with barley malt.Read →Newsletter
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