Gluten is hidden in many common foods and used in food additives here is brief list of commonly found gluten-containing items:
FOODS TO AVOID
- Wheat
- Barley
- Oats
- Spelt
- Rye
- Triticale
- Kamut
- Malt
- Semolina
- Teff
- Far
- Farro
- Mir
- Couscous
GLUTEN CONTAINING ADDITIVES
- Cereals and cereal grains
- Caramel coloring
- Colorings
- Emulsifiers
- Flavorings
- Malt, barley malt
- Hydrolyzed plant protein (HPP)
- Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP)
- Preservatives
- Starches
- Modified food starch
- Vegetable gum
- Vinegar
FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS THAT OFTEN CONTAIN GLUTEN
- Ketchup (The vinegar in ketchup may contain gluten.)
- Canned tuna fish
- Soy Sauce
- Maple syrup (unless labeled 100% pure)
- Sauce mixes
- Corn starch (may contain anti-caking ingredient)
- Rice syrup (unless labeled gluten-free)
- Spices (flour is often added as an anti-caking ingredient)
- Medicines
- Healthcare products such as shampoo, conditioner, and soap may contain gluten.