Gluten Free Product List

Q. What can you eat on a gluten free diet?

I began compiling this gluten free product list a few weeks ago. Though it is not completed, and never will be, I thought I would publish it before it is outdated, though I’ve inclfkauded many links for you to double check. I will continue to add additional items each week as I run across them. I hope you find this list useful.

These items were gluten-free the last time I checked. Always check labels and/or with manufacturers before consuming. 

You may be keeping up with my post, “Celiac: Foods to Avoid“. I will continue to update that list as I think of more items or as I run across them online. But enough already with what you cannot eat! Let’s move on to answering the question, “What can you eat on a gluten-free diet!”

Cross contamination

Though some products may be labeled gluten-free, you should be aware that it may be made in a factory which processes other products that do contain gluten.  The new labeling regulations requiring no more than 20-ppm gluten in a gluten-free product, the laws do not go into effect until 2012, though many manufacturers are already following the new rules. Even so, there may be that less than 20-ppm (parts per million) of gluten. If you are highly sensitive to gluten look for the certified gluten-free product symbols. GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) (aka GIG: Gluten Intolerance Group of North America), “assures that the product contains less than 10-ppm gluten (5-ppm gliadin)…” See the GFCO FAQs and their certified gluten-free label below.

If you see the CSA (Celiac Sprue Association) logo you can be sure the product has tested below 5-ppm. See their label below. Also check out their Gluten-Free Certification Requirements.

 

 

 

UPDATE June 22, 2011: The newest gluten-free certification program is delivered by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, (NFCA) along with Quality Assurance International (QAI). They test for less than 10 ppm. See their label below.

 

 

 

Baking: Flours, Grains, Starches and More

If you are interested in only certified gluten-free products, definitely use the GFCO’s (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) searchable database.

Gluten Free Product List

• Tapioca starch/flour (also called cassava  or yucca flour)
• Potato flour
• Potato starch
• Cornstarch
• Amaranth and amaranth flour
• White rice flour
• Sweet white rice flour
• Brown rice flour
• Rice bran
• Sorghum flour / Sweet sorghum flour
• Buckwheat flour
• Almond flour
• Chestnut flour
• Hazelnut flour
• Pistachio flour
• Peanut flour
• Millet flour
• Teff and Teff flour (teff can be used as a cereal)
• Montina pure baking supplement and gluten-free blends
• Quinoa and quinoa flour
• Soy flour – though I do not recommend anyone use soy products, as they contain an element which reacts similar to estrogen.
• Coconut flour
• Oats and oat flour (only ones labeled gluten-free and pure) See Bob’s Red Mill and Cream Hill Estates
• PrOatina by Montana Gluten-Free (some celiacs with an oat intolerance may tolerate their oat products)
• Timtana (Timothy-grass)
• Chickpea flour
• Fava bean flour
• Garbanzo bean flour
• Garfava flour (blend of garbanzo, fava and sometime romano bean)
• Romano bean flour (not easily obtainable in the U.S.)
• Lentil flour
• Mesquite flour
• Corn flour
• Chia flour
• Oat bran (only ones labeled gluten-free)
• Corn meal (watch for cross contamination)
• Flaxseed meal (mixed with hot water makes a great dairy-free egg replacer)
• Xanthan gum (usually contains corn) See corn-free xanthan gum.
• Guar gum
• Arrowroot
• Eggs (casein-free and dairy-free) I recommend organic eggs.
• Expandex (modified tapiooa starch) – possibly chemically processed
• Methyl cellulose (chemically modified cellulose) – often used as a thickener or gluten substitute in baked goods
• Yeast (and some brewer’s yeast, but not when from beer)
• Vanilla extract and vanilla flavoring (distilling removes all gluten, as is with alcohol)
• Nestle’s chocolate morsels: milk chocolate and semi-sweet
• Baking powder: Rumford’s, Clabber Girl, (Hain is corn-free, too)
• Baking Soda
• Ener-G: Egg Replacer – (for those also dairy-free) Haven’t tried it myself.  Read reviews and suggestion here.
• Egg white powder (alhumen / albumin) (El Peto Products has one that is gluten-free)
• Hershey’s Cocoas: Natural Unsweetened, Special Dark/Dutch Process – Hershey’s does publish a gluten-free list, as ingredients change often.
• Dolce de leche: Hershey’s
• Tofu (plain)
• Gelatin
• Agar agar (natural gelatin substitute)
• All cooking oils
• Whey and whey proteins, but are not dairy-free
• Betty Crocker’s Gluten-free Bisquick
• extracts such as: vanilla, almond, etc.

Suggested brands include: Bob’s Red Mill (all non-GMO, including cornstarch), Authentic Foods, Arrowhead Mills (organic)

Condiments

Olives:

Lindsay Olives (gluten-free & casein-free; contains corn as color stabilizer).

Tropical Tradition olives

Cooking Sprays

Pam (all, except for Pam Baking spray)

Gluten-free Sweeteners

• sugar
• evaporated cane juice (like sugar, but less processed)
• Karo corn syrups: light and dark
• stevia
• honey
• molasses (gluten-free brands)
• pure maple syrup, Log Cabin’s All Natural Pancake Syrup
• dates, fruit, apple sauce, pear sauce, etc.
• Xylitol (supposed be great for your teeth!)
• Susta – natural sweetener
• Artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame and NutraSweet, though I do not recommend them.

Gluten-free Milk and Milk Substitutes

See articles entitled, Cow’s Milk and Milk Substitutes and Is Rice Dream Gluten-free?

Gluten-free Breads, Tortillas, Buns, etc.

• Udi’s – great gluten-free products! (see French toast photo)
• Rudi’s Check out this photo of my sandwich using Rudi’s Original Bread
• Ener-G - I’ve tried their Gluten-free Light Tapioca Loaf – very light.  They have a lot of gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and Kosher Certified products.

Gluten-free Cereal

• Bakery On Main’s Granola
• All Pebbles cereals and treats EXCEPT Marshmallow Pebbles
• Gluten Free Rice Krispies (They also make one that it is not gluten-free.)
• Post Pebbles – cocoa, fruity and marshmallow “Gluten Free”
• Chex: Honey Nut Chex, Chocolate Chex, Cinnamon Chex, Rice Chex, and Corn Chex

Gluten-free Beans

• Beans you purchase in bags and cook from scratch are always gluten-free.  If purchasing a canned bean it may contain gluten as a sauce thickener.  Please read labels.

Gluten-free Condiments

• Distilled Vinegars – Many manufacturers state that anything distilled is gluten-free, as the gluten is naturally removed, but other manufacturers actually label “some” of their products gluten-free.  Some Heinz vinegars are labeled gluten-free.  See their gluten-free vinegar list at the bottom of their page.  Rice vinegars are usually gluten-free.  Malt vinegars are never gluten-free.
• Soy Sauce: San-J’s Organic Gluten-free Tamari Sauce (organic and low-sodium), Kikkoman’s (naturally brewed), Braggs Liquid Aminos
• Worcestershire Sauce: Lea & Perrins “The Original” and “Reduced Sodium” – ones made in the U.S., not Canada
• Ketchup (see Heinz gluten-free products)
• Mustard (Kraft’s Grey Poupon’s mustard contain gluten-free vinegar; and French’s is also gluten-free.)

Gluten-free Salad Dressings

• Ken’s Foods Lite Accents Salad Dressing, except for “Asian” which contains soy sauce

Gluten-free Pasta and Noodles

• Tinkyada pasta
• Jovial pasta
• Schar pasta
• Trader Joe’s Brown Rice Pasta (made in a gluten-free facility and tested.)
• Shirataki noodles (Zero net carbohydrates and zero calories, meaning the fiber outweighs the carbs)
• Soba – Japanese noodles

Gluten-free Snacks

CHIPS

• Beanito’s
• Mediterranean Snack Food Company’s Lentil Chips: sea salt, sea salt and cracked pepper, and cucumber dill
• Pik-Nik Original Shoestring Potatoes
• Lay’s Potato Chips (see their allergen list)
• Flamous Falafel Chips, Dips & Dressings (Certified Gluten-Free and dedicated gluten-free facility, non-GMO)
• Mission corn tortilla chips (dedicated gluten-free lines, prevention of cross-contamination, but made in a facility that processes wheat)

MARSHMALLOWS

• Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows (see Kraft’s gluten-free statement)
• Plush Puffs – gourmet marshmallows

Gluten-free Crackers

• Mary’s Gone Crackers I have tasted all of their products.  They’re gourmet and awesome!
• Schar’s – Snack crackers, table crackers, cheese bites and breadsticks – see all Schar’s gluten-free products
• Crunchmaster’s crackers
• Glutino’s crackers

Gluten-free Kid Snacks

• Kellogg’s Fruit Flavored Snacks are made gluten-free, but are manufactured in a facility which processes wheat products.
• Marshmallows: Campfire

Gluten-free Pizza Crust

• Udi’s – great gluten-free products! (see photo)
• The Gluten Free Bistro Pizza Crust (tested for gluten at 0% so far; not made in a gf facility or line)
• Orgran Pizza and Pastry Mix

Cultural Food Products

• Tasty Bite Indian Food – see their gluten free product list
• Miso (gluten-free miso, not made with barley) check for cross contamination

Chocolate Bars

• Newman’s Own Organics Chocolate Bars Wonderful chocolate! (cross contamination free)
• Newman’s Own Organics Chocolate Cups Wonderful chocolate! (cross contamination free)
• Enjoy Life Foods - Dairy-free and gluten-free – The Crispy Rice Bar is my fave! – also comes in rice milk and dark chocolate.  Check out all their gluten-free products!
• Make your own walnut butter of peanut butter cups: http://glutenfreerecipebox.com/walnut-butter-cups

Meat

• Costco and Sam’s Club Rotisserie Chickens are gluten-free!
• Coleman Natural® Beef Hot Dog (gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, no MSG)
• Hempler’s Uncured Beef Wieners (gluten-free, no MSG, no nitrates, no fillers; made from beef that has only been fed a vegetarian diet without hormones or feed antibiotics).
• Hormel lunch meats and refrigerated meats and more Hormel’s Gluten Free Product List
• Manufacturers which clearly disclose gluten are: Oscar Mayer, Hormel and Kraft and others.
• Empire Kosher
• Gluten Free Ham List
• Gluten Free Turkey List

Ham

• Hormel Black Label Canned Hams
  
• The Authentic HoneyBaked Ham

Instant Mashed Potatoes

• Betty Crocker Potato Buds
• Walmart’s Great Value Brand Mashed Potatoes

Ice Cream

In choosing an ice cream, skip the ones with cookies, brownies, candy, and similar toppings and read ingredients.

Spices and Seasonings

• Some spices contain wheat.  Please read all ingredient labels prior to use.
• All herbs are gluten-free.
• Mrs. Dash
• Lawry’s

Dairy Products

• Butter
• Margarine: some margarines are gluten-free – note that Earth Balance is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, GMO-free, but contains soy.
• Sour cream: some are gluten-free, though all are not.  The ones which are labeled “light” are usually thickened with gluten. Again, check labels.
• Cream cheese: Philadelphia (see Kraft Foods gluten-free list for Australia) Kraft lists all gluten ingredients on their labels.
• Cottage cheese: check labels and with manufacturers
• Organic Valley – See their gluten free product list.
• Blue cheese: Marin French Cheese Factory, Maytag blue cheese, Pt. Reyes blue cheese, Rosenborg blue cheese, and Paladin MonSalvat blue cheese.
• Gorgonzola cheese: BelGioso

Syrups

Kellogg’s Eggo Syrup

Beverages

• Trader Joe’s Refreshers
• Gatorade
• Coca Cola
• V8 Juice
• Hansen’s Sodas
• Vitamin Water®
• Metromint (was told so by a rep at a trade show)

Liquor, Beer and Wine

All distilled spirits are considered gluten-free despite whether or not they are derived from gluten sources.  However, if you are one to avoid the gluten distilled spirits you may find these helpful:

• Potato Vodka Brands: Chopin, Viking Fjord and Rocky Mountain
• Gluten-free Beer from the U.S. (some made from gluten-free ingredients and some are not, but have had the gluten ingredients processed out, which may leave 20 ppm or less): Bards Tale Dragons Gold, New Grist, Passover Honey Beer, Redbridge; Sorghum Molasses Brown, Tread Lightly Ale and 3R Raspberry Ale,
• Red and white wines
• Sake
• Gluten Free Beer List
• http://www.celiac.com/articles/222/1/Gluten-Free-Alcoholic-Beverages/Page1.html

Coffee, Creamers and Syrups

• Coffee is gluten-free, as long as it is not pre-flavored.  Watch for cross-contamination.
• Instant Coffee: Taster’s Choice
• Gluten-free Flavorings for your cappuccino, latte, etc.
• Coffee-mate both powder and liquid (no cross-contaminates)
• International Delight
• DaVinci Gourmet Syrups except for their Dulce de Leche Sugar Free Syrup.

Teas

• Bigelow with the exception of Blueberry Harvest Herb Tea, Chamomile Mango Herb Tea and Cinnamon Spice Herb Tea (previously called Sinfully Cinnamon Herb Tea).  Though these teas contain barley malt, when tested they showed no signs of gluten.  All of the other teas are naturally gluten- free.

Ice Cream

When eating ice cream out you must watch for cross-contamination on their ice cream scoopers.  Some ice cream flavors contain gluten when they contain such things as brownies, cookies, etc.  Many ice cream shops list the major allergens which contain wheat, but not barley, rye or oats.

• Coldstone has many gluten-free toppings, but, again, watch out for cross-contamination on their cutting board and scoopers.
• Trader Joe’s gluten-free ice cream and frozen desserts
• Wendy’s Frosty (see their list of gluten-free flavors)
• TCBY – see TCBY’s list of ingredients (note: cellulose gum is a gluten-free ingredient)

Candy

• See the Gluten-free Candy List

Fast Food

• See the Gluten-free Fast Food List

Cold Cuts, Hot Dogs, Sausage & Bacon

• Applegate Farms: deli meat, hot dogs, burgers, and bacon are gluten and casein free.
• Hormel gluten-free list
• NY Style® Italian sausages
• Jennie-O Turkey Store® Fresh Dinner Sausage: Sweet Italian, Hot Italian, Lean Turkey Bratwurst
• Johnsonville® Italian sausages (sausages are marked dairy-free on their website, but when I called about their Italian sausages they stated it had no gluten.  Most of their sausages contains MSG & BHA.)  See the article about MSG & gluten intolerance.
• Hillshire Farms has gluten-free sausages.
• Jones Dairy Farm – gluten-free all natural pork and turkey sausage and Canadian, bacon to hams, traditional bacon and liverwurst – approximately 50 items.
• Boarshead cold cuts, cheese, mayo/mustard spread, etc. (Just click on turkey, beef, Italian, cheese, etc. and scroll on the right side to see all of their gluten-free products.)
• Plainville Farms (also antibotic-free)
• Raley’s oven roasted turkey breast
• Sugardale - See their gluten free statement.

Premade Baked Goods

• Katz Gluten Free (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free Facility)
• Kinnikinnick (Gluten-free and Nut-free Facility)
• Pamela’s Products (Gluten-free Facility)
• The Gluten Free Bistro
• Rudi’s (Certified Gluten-free (GFCO), made on Gluten-free Lines, separate manufacturing days)
• Shabtai Gourmet
• Udi’s (Gluten-free Facility)
• Glutino (snacks, mixes, baked goods) (products are independently tested under 20 ppm)

Boullion, Broths, Soups and Other Canned/Premade Food

• Progresso broth
• Progresso Gluten-free Soups (click on Gluten-free)
• Mixes From the Heartland Soup Mixes
• Better Than Boullion
• Campbell’s Chicken Broth
• Pacific Natural Foods (all broths) (see their gluten free product list)
• Imagine Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth (new labels state gluten-free) Contact Imagine regarding other versions
• Herb-Ox Bouillon: Beef, Chicken, Vegetable, Garlic Chicken Cubes (see the Hormel Foods Gluten-free List)
• Imagine Organic Broths (all their products, soups and broths, are gluten-free)
• Campbell’s Gluten-free Soups and Broths (see Campbell’s Gluten-free Product list for broths and Prego sauce)
• Hormel Microwaveable Cup Bean & Ham Soup
• Hormel Microwaveable Cup Chicken With Vegetables & Rice Soup (see all Hormel Gluten Free Product List including chili)
• Reduced Fat Buitoni Pesto with Basil (per email)

Check out New Gluten Free Products 2011

Vitamins

• Most Twinlab supplements (not brewest yeast, etc.) Call on each one to make sure: (800) 645-5626.  (Their sports line, Fuel, is not gluten-free due to possible cross-contamination issues.)
• Emergen-C
• Trader Joe’s brand (except for Very Green Drink Powder, Very Green Capsules, and Chocolate Whey Quick Dissolve Protein Powder, and Vanilla Whey Quick Dissolve Protein Powder)

Grocery Store Gluten-free Lists:

• Safeway (Safeway, Von’s and Randalls now have little tags on their shelf (look for the brown tags for gluten-free items).
• Raley’s
• Kroger
• Giant Eagle
• Whole Foods Market – Do a Google search and enter “Whole Foods Market whole ‘your city’ special diets”. Ex: “whole foods market fresno special diets”. It will bring you to a page where you will be able to click on “Gluten-free” and some stores have a link to “gluten and casein-free”.
• Trader Joe’s