Is hummus gluten-free? Yes, it’s what comes with it

Yes. Hummus is gluten-free. It’s chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and salt. Shop-bought hummus is usually just as simple, though flavoured versions are worth a glance at the label.

What to check

• What it’s served with: pitta, flatbread and crackers are wheat. Ask for vegetables, or bring gluten-free bread.
• Toppings: fried chickpeas, crispy onions or bread croutons on top.
• Shared bowls: a dip that people have been scooping with pitta has crumbs in it.
• Mezze plates: falafel is often fried in shared oil, and some falafel mixes contain flour.

Keep reading

• The Hidden-Gluten Watchlist: the 15 forbidden names and the ones to check
• Shared fryers and gluten
• Which grains are gluten-free?

Sources: EU Regulation 1169/2011 and 828/2014, US FDA gluten-free rule and FALCPA, Coeliac UK, Codex Alimentarius (gluten-free = 20 mg/kg or less). We inform, we don’t diagnose: for medical questions, your doctor or dietitian has the last word.