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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 →
Is chocolate gluten-free? Usually, but check for malt and wafers
Plain chocolate usually has no gluten ingredients. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check for malt, wafers, biscuit pieces and hot chocolate powders.Read →
Is cheese gluten-free? Almost always, here’s what to check
Natural cheese is gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check cheese spreads, grated and processed cheese, beer-washed rinds and breaded or fried cheese.Read →
Is popcorn gluten-free? Yes, plain popcorn is
Plain popcorn is corn, so it's gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check caramel and flavoured popcorn for malt or wheat, and ask about kettles.Read →
Are vodka, gin and whisky gluten-free? Yes, distilled spirits are
Distilled spirits like vodka, gin, whisky and rum are gluten-free, even when made from wheat or barley. Check liqueurs and flavours added afterwards.Read →
Is sourdough gluten-free? No, unless it’s made from gluten-free flour
Wheat, rye and spelt sourdough all contain gluten, so they aren't suitable for coeliac (celiac) disease. Gluten-free sourdough is made from gluten-free flours.Read →
Is miso gluten-free? It depends on the miso
Barley miso (mugi miso) contains gluten; rice and soybean miso avoid barley but still need a label check. Miso soup in restaurants is aβ¦Read →
Is couscous gluten-free? No. Couscous is wheat
Couscous is made from durum wheat semolina and contains gluten, so it isn't suitable for coeliac (celiac) disease. What to use instead.Read →
Is semolina gluten-free? Usually not, check the grain
Most semolina is durum wheat and contains gluten, so it isn't suitable for coeliac (celiac) disease. Rice and corn semolina are the exceptions.Read →
Is barley gluten-free? No, and here’s where it hides
Barley contains gluten, so it isn't suitable for coeliac (celiac) disease. Where it hides: malt, beer, malt vinegar, barley water and some drinks.Read →Newsletter
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