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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 a…Read →
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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 →
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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,…Read →
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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 →
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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 the…Read →
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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 →
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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 a…Read →
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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 →
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Is arborio rice gluten-free? Yes, check the risotto

Arborio and other risotto rice are gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check the stock, any flour and the pan when eating risotto out.Read →
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Is einkorn gluten-free? No, it’s wheat

Einkorn is an ancient wheat and contains gluten. With coeliac (celiac) disease it isn't suitable, whatever claims about "different gluten" say.Read →
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Is basmati rice gluten-free? Yes, check pilafs and mixes

Plain basmati rice is gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check flavoured rice mixes, pilafs with vermicelli and rice cooked in stock.Read →
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Is wild rice gluten-free? Yes

Wild rice is the seed of an aquatic grass and is gluten-free. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check rice blends and seasoned mixes.Read →
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