GLOSSARY · GLUTEN-FREE GRAIN FLOURS
Polenta
EN Polenta · DE Polenta · IT Polenta
CATEGORY=Grain FloursBINDING=1/5CROSS-CONTACT=Medium cross-contact riskPRIMARY USE=Polenta dish, side dish, crusts
Polenta (also: Italian cornmeal | Bramata | Fioretto) — Rich corn flavour. Bramata = coarse; Fioretto = fine.
⚠ GF STATUS
Naturally gluten-free. Needs a gluten-free label claim; restaurant polenta dishes carry cross-contact risk.
Is it safe for coeliacs?
Naturally gluten-free. Needs a gluten-free label claim; restaurant polenta dishes carry cross-contact risk.
| Region | Gluten-free status |
|---|---|
| EU | GF if certified |
| US (FDA) | GF if certified |
| Australia / NZ | GF if certified |
In the kitchen
Rich corn flavour. Bramata = coarse; Fioretto = fine. Best for: Polenta dish, side dish, crusts.
If you don’t have it
Cornmeal (grind-equivalent)
Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier B · last reviewed June 2026.
RELATED
EVIDENCE LEDGER
Safety frameCODEX / AOECS
Entry updated2026-06-11
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