Filed under: gluten-free | Tags: gluten-containing products, gluten-free living
The question of “What is not gluten-free?” gets tricky for people new to gluten-free. To begin with, gluten shows up in more than simply “wheat” (so know that wheat-free does not equal gluten-free). To further complicate matters, wheat has a variety of names so you need to know all of them for appropriate label-reading.
Here is a list of both names of wheat and common ingredients that I have found that fall under “gluten-containing”:
| ¨ Wheat
¨ Kamut ¨ Semolina ¨ Triticale ¨ Bulgar ¨ Orzo (looks like rice) ¨ Emmer |
¨ Einkorn
¨ Graham ¨ Spelt ¨ Rye ¨ Matzo ¨ “Multi-grain” bread/chips/crackers |
¨ Durum
¨ Faro/farro ¨ Barley (in any form) ¨ Malt (including malt vinegar) ¨ Couscous ¨ Groats |
NOTE: Some people may call themselves “gluten-free” and still eat spelt or rye products. Those with Celiac should never consume anything on this list above.
The following items most likely contain wheat or gluten, do not consume unless you are certain they are gluten-free:
| ¨ Beers, ales, lager
¨ Breading and coating mixtures ¨ Communion wafers ¨ Croutons ¨ Marinades ¨ Thickeners (roux) ¨ Creamed soups ¨ Oats/oat flour (unless certified gluten-free) ¨ Granola ¨ Deli dips (i.e. spinach/artichoke) ¨ Food Starch |
¨ Cereal products
¨ Flour/baking mixes (including cornbread) ¨ Imitation bacon ¨ Imitation seafood ¨ Energy bars ¨ Meal/diet bars ¨ Ice cream toppings or mixes (i.e. cookie dough) ¨ Gravy/sauces ¨ Granola bars ¨ “Grain sweetened” chocolate (likely barley) ¨ Tamari Sauce |
¨ Vegetarian proteins
¨ Pastas ¨ Soy sauce or soy sauce solids (in a spice mix) ¨ Teriyaki sauce ¨ Dressing/stuffing ¨ Candy (especially licorice, malted milk balls, etc) ¨ Spiced/coated corn chips ¨ Crackers ¨ Barley syrup (always contains gluten)
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This list MAY contain gluten:
| ¨ Supplements (nutritional, herbal, and vitamin/mineral)
¨ Brown rice syrup ¨ Potato chips ¨ Brewers or Nutritional Yeast ¨ Envelope adhesive |
¨ Marinades
¨ Soup bases ¨ Canned soups ¨ Salad dressing ¨ Chocolate candies ¨ TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) |
¨ Processed luncheon meats
¨ Processed cheese/cheese spread ¨ Shortening ¨ Stabilizers ¨ MSG |
Always keep in mind that “wheat free” does not equal “gluten-free”. Manufacturers can change ingredients so it is important to read labels every time before purchasing a food. It is also simple to be reading labels and then at the last minute decide on one item and put the wrong (gluten-containing) item into your grocery basket. Double check before you check out.
The world of gluten-free living doesn’t need to be horribly complex but it does involve a new language and a new way of relating to the rest of the world. Living gluten-free can be a wonderful adventure full of tasty new foods and grains you may not have otherwise experienced. Please contact me for additional information about making a “Delicious Gluten-Free Transition”.
Donna Copeland is an Independent Shaklee Distributor who is also gluten-free. She enjoyes sharing tips and recipes and loves that most of Shaklee’s supplements and meal-replacement products are gluten-free. You can find out more at: www.Shaklee.net/DonnaCopeland
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