Lentils are naturally gluten-free. They are recommended for people with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. However, like oats, they appear to be at a heightened risk of cross contact with gluten-containing grains. This is due in part to farming practices.
Yes, generally lentils are safe to eat for people who are sensitive to gluten, as lentils are naturally gluten-free. There may be some traces from cross-contamination, but if you are someone who can eat food with only traces of gluten without any problems, all types of lentils should be fine for you to eat.
Rinsing the lentils will remove any gluten dust that remains on the lentil from the manufacturing facility. While gluten is a sticky protein, water will wash off of the smooth lentils with a good rinsing.
While lentils are naturally gluten-free, farming practices may cause lentils to come into contact with wheat, barley, or rye while being grown, harvested, or stored.
As we mentioned, lentils are a type of legume, not grain. Because gluten is only present in three grains (wheat, barley and rye), lentils are naturally gluten free. Though lentils do not naturally contain gluten, some varieties are processed in the same facilities in which gluten-containing grains are processed.
Yes, chickpeas are gluten-free. Chickpeas have many other names, including garbanzo beans, garbanzo, gram, Bengal gram, Egyptian pea, cici beans, chi chi beans and cece beans. The most common variety of chickpea is a beige, tan color, but they can also be black, green, or red.
No, basmati rice does not contain gluten. All kinds of rice (and there are a lot of them!) are naturally gluten-free. This makes rice an obvious choice for people with gluten intolerance. But you have to be careful: although the rice itself is gluten-free, rice dishes, made with other ingredients might not be.
At present oats cannot be labelled as 'gluten free' in Australia. The Australian food standard differs to the regulations in Europe and the USA, where oats can be marketed as 'gluten free'. In those countries, oats avenin is not considered to be a form of gluten.
Lentils are naturally gluten-free. They are recommended for people with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. However, like oats, they appear to be at a heightened risk of cross contact with gluten-containing grains.
Gluten is a protein found in wheat (including spelt, durum and atta), rye, barley and oats. This means gluten is found in a wide variety of foods, including flour, bread and baked goods, cereals, pasta, processed foods, takeaway foods, snacks, beer, seasonings, sauces and stock cubes.
Beans such as chickpeas, black beans, red kidney beans, and lentils are high in fiber and phytonutrients, which reduce inflammation. They are an inexpensive and excellent source of protein, especially for vegetarians or vegans, and they're a low-glycemic carbohydrate. Aim to eat at least one cup of beans twice a week.
All natural forms of rice — white, brown, or wild — are gluten-free. Natural rice is a great option for people who are sensitive to or allergic to gluten, a protein usually found in wheat, barley, and rye, and for people who have celiac disease, an autoimmune disease triggered by gluten.
Legumes, or beans, are often called the “musical fruit” because they contain indigestible saccharides. Baked beans, chickpeas, lentils and soybeans have high amounts. So IBS patients should avoid them, or eat them in very small quantities.
Yes, all rice (in its natural form) is gluten-free. This includes brown rice, white rice, wild rice and rice flour. Even Asian or sticky rice, also called “glutinous rice,” is gluten-free, despite its name.
Is Hummus Gluten Free? Hummus is typically made with mashed chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), tahini and lemon juice. So the answer is that yes, hummus is gluten free! Naturally, you should always check the ingredients label for any traces of gluten, but in most cases, store bought hummus is gluten free.
No, couscous is not gluten-free.
Despite its rice-like appearance, couscous is made from semolina, which is a granule of durum wheat. Therefore, it is not gluten-free.
Are Sweet Potatoes Gluten Free? Yes, sweet potatoes are gluten free if they're cooked plain. Bake them, roast them, put them into a sweet potato casserole, they'll still be gluten free as long as the other ingredients you use don't contain gluten.
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is gluten-free and is a great alternative to gluten-containing grains. It is a nutritionally dense whole grain that gives a higher amount of antioxidants than other common grains eaten on the gluten-free diet. It's also one of the few plant foods that is considered a complete protein.
All our products contain gluten from either wheat, barley or oats. Click here for a full list of our products. Oatibix biscuits and Oatibix flakes are wheat ingredient free but they contain malted barley extract and are produced on a line on which Weetabix and other wheat based flakes are made.
If you've been avoiding gluten and haven't had Weet-Bix™ in a while, we'd like to say welcome back. Weet-Bix™ Gluten Free is made from sorghum, an ancient grain that's naturally gluten free and made in a separate factory dedicated to making gluten free products.
Sourdough is not gluten free, but we know that many people with IBS, gluten intolerance, or gluten sensitivity can tolerate sourdough bread. This is because the methods used to make sourdough break down some of the gluten in the flour so it is easier to digest. Think of sourdough as low-gluten rather than gluten-free.
While most cheeses by themselves do not contain gluten, foods that contain cheese as one ingredient may not be gluten-free, so you should always read the label. Cheesecake is not gluten-free (unless specified on the label) because the crust is made with wheat flour.
All wheat pasta contains gluten, including spaghetti, fettuccine, macaroni, lasagne, and ravioli. Not all breakfast cereals contain wheat, but many do, so be sure to check the nutrition labels. Also, be aware that oats are often raised and processed with wheat.
Despite its name, soy sauce is not made solely from soy in many cases. Instead, soy sauce is usually made with wheat, soybeans, salt and water, which means most soy sauces contain gluten. However, some soy sauces are gluten-free, making these varieties an option even if you're on a gluten-free diet.