Shelley Case, RD

North America's Gluten-Free Nutrition Expert

What Items Contain Gluten?

category: Gluten Free Information
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Date: 01/12/17
What Items Contain Gluten?

All types of wheat including spelt, kamut, einkorn, emmer, farro and durum, as well as barley, rye and triticale contain gluten. In addition to baked products, cereals and pastas made from these grains, here are some examples of gluten-containing items that must be avoided.

Items to Avoid

  • Bulgur
  • Couscous
  • Freekeh
  • Wheat Bran
  • Wheat Flour
  • Wheat Germ
  • Wheat Gluten
  • Wheat-Based Semolina
  • Fu
  • Seitan
  • Orzo
  • Udon
  • Barley Malt
  • Barley Malt Extract/Barley Malt Syrup
  • Barley Malt Flavoring
  • Malt Vinegar
  • Brewer’s Yeast
  • Beer made from barley, wheat or rye
Gluten-containing ingredients often are present in many other foods and beverages such as:
  • Broths, Bouillons, Soups
  • Sauces
  • Soy Sauce
  • Marinades
  • Salad Dressings
  • Gravy
  • Prepared Meats (e.g., burgers, hot dogs, sausages)
  • Meat Substitutes (e.g., vegetarian burgers, sausages)
  • Imitation Crab or Lobster
  • Snack Foods
  • Candy (e.g., licorice, chocolates, chocolate bars)
  • Flavored Coffees and Teas
To learn more about the gluten-free status of foods, beverages and ingredients see Gluten Free: The Definitive Resource Guide by Shelley Case, RD.  

Meet Shelley Case

A leading international expert on the gluten-free diet, Shelley is a registered dietitian, author, speaker and consultant with more than 30 years’ experience. She is a member of the Medical Advisory Boards of the Celiac Disease Foundation and Gluten Intolerance Group in the United States; Professional Advisory Council of the Canadian Celiac Association; and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Grain Foods Foundation.

Most recently Shelley released her new book Gluten Free: The Definitive Resource Guide. This book is jam-packed with practical information about the gluten-free diet.

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