The items on our menu that are free from ingredients containing gluten include our French Fries, which are cooked in dedicated fryers using a non-hydrogenated vegetable oil; Hash Browns; Fruit Bags; Carrot Sticks and Shaker Side Salad® with Balsamic Dressing; as well as some McFlurry® desserts, such as the Crunchie and ...
McDonald's currently doesn't certify any menu items as gluten-free. We encourage you to check the ingredients information for individual menu items.
Therefore, individuals who are gluten intolerant, including those with celiac disease, can safely enjoy french fries that come from potatoes and do not have any gluten-containing ingredients added to them (check out this handy ingredient list).
Our beloved Chicken McNuggets contain wheat flour in the coating which means they're not gluten free.
Yes. Fries are made from potatoes, which are naturally gluten-free. They're also typically baked or deep-fried in oil (which is another gluten-free ingredient).
High heat has no effect on gluten. It won't kill it off or otherwise neutralize it. The gluten proteins will just hang out in your fryer waiting to contaminate everything else you cook in it.
The 100% beef patty, Big Mac® sauce, pickles, onions and lettuce in our iconic Big Mac® do not have any gluten containing ingredients.
No, McDonald's French fries are not gluten-free. They are cooked in a shared fryer and contain additives that include wheat. According to Burger King's allergen menu, Burger King French fries are also cooked in a shared fryer, meaning they have a high risk of cross contamination with gluten ingredients.
There are no gluten or wheat containing ingredients in the Big Tasty Sauce served on its own.
The US McDonald's fries are not vegan, but the process still involves the highest FDA safety regulations. Besides the potatoes and salt for flavoring, the cooking involves vegetable oils like corn, soybean, and canola. They also have chemical preservatives and natural beef additives from milk and wheat.
Potatoes in their raw form do not contain any gluten and are therefore perfectly suitable for Coeliacs and anyone with special dietary needs. What you do need to be careful about is how they are prepared as any additional ingredients used could contain gluten, providing a 'back door' for them.
Cole slaw does not usually contain any gluten ingredients but the largest issue you need to watch out for is cross-contamination. In a deli, it is very likely the coleslaw is NOT gluten-free as The mayonnaise they use may have been contaminated with crumbs from sandwiches etc.
Decrease your intake of high fat foods such as fried foods and snacks. Eat fewer dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese. Many people with celiac disease also have trouble digesting lactose, a sugar found in dairy products.
If you have a gluten sensitivity unfortunately KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is not the place to eat chicken. None of KFC's chicken is gluten-free. You can, however, eat some of their side dishes and salads.
27 comments. Maccas fries & hash browns are gluten free so are the KFC chips & I was told hungry jacks was as well but my daughter seems to react to them recently so possibly something in the salt seasoning? All chips are cooked in their own fryer as well so not wi…
Hash browns made at home with only potatoes, oil, and seasonings are almost always going to be gluten-free, assuming the seasonings you use contain no gluten ingredients. What is this? Hash browns from restaurants may not be gluten-free due to added flour or starch to create a crispy crust on them.
Beverage sizes may vary in your market. McDonald's USA does not certify or claim any of its US menu items as Halal, Kosher or meeting any other religious requirements. We do not promote any of our US menu items as vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free.
There are ingredients on our breakfast menu that have no gluten containing ingredients. These include our Hash Browns, Eggs, Back Bacon and our Sausage Patty.
While we have no plans to offer gluten-free buns now, we're always listening to customer feedback and want to make sure all our guests have a great experience at McDonald's restaurants.
McCain Foods
The company makes three different lines of fries that are sold in grocery stores in the U.S.: traditional, seasoned, and extra crispy. The traditional fries—which span classic-cut, crinkle-cut, smiles, and steak-cut fries—contain no gluten ingredients.
***Our Gluten Free Bread is manufactured in a gluten free facility, however, as other ingredients in our stores contain gluten and products are prepared on shared equipment, our Gluten Free Breads may come in contact with gluten as we prepare your meal.
McDonald's official website also states that all of their fried menu items are prepared in a dedicated fryer at certain restaurants using vegetable oil that is free of gluten.
A portion of 6 Chicken McNuggets®® will contain approximately 2.7g of gluten per portion.
Mars Wrigley
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