Is arborio rice gluten-free? Yes, check the risotto

Yes. Arborio rice is gluten-free, and so are carnaroli and vialone nano, the other risotto rices.

What to check in a risotto

• The stock: stock cubes and granules can contain wheat.
• Additions: some recipes stir in flour or a roux, or finish with a breadcrumb topping.
• Restaurants: risotto is often started in batches. Ask what went into the base and whether a clean pan is used.

Keep reading

• Is risotto gluten-free?
• Is rice gluten-free?
• Are stock cubes gluten-free?

Sources: EU Regulation 1169/2011 (Annex II: cereals containing gluten, namely wheat such as spelt and khorasan wheat, rye, barley, oats), Coeliac UK, Codex Alimentarius (gluten-free = 20 mg/kg or less). Checked 28 September 2026. We inform, we don’t diagnose: for medical questions, your doctor or dietitian has the last word.