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.
Plain and full-fat cheeses are most likely to be gluten free, while cheese that contains add-ins as well as low-fat, low-salt, and fat-free cheese are more likely to contain gluten. Gluten-containing ingredients are often used as thickeners in certain types of cheese or as a stabilizer to increase the shelf life.
Gluten-free foods (safe to eat)
If you have coeliac disease, you can eat the following foods, which naturally do not contain gluten: most dairy products, such as cheese, butter and milk. fruits and vegetables. meat and fish (although not breaded or battered)
Nutritious, naturally gluten-free foods include all fruits, vegetables, and unprocessed beans, fish, meats, seeds, legumes and nuts. Some grains, including rice, millet and flax are all gluten-free too.
Are McDonald's French Fries Gluten-Free? No, McDonald's French fries are not gluten-free. They are cooked in a shared fryer and contain additives that include wheat.
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.
Because yogurt consists of nothing more than cultured milk, plain yogurt is gluten free. That being said, yogurt comes in a variety of different types and many flavors, some of which may not be.
Feta cheese is gluten-free. Goat cheese is gluten-free. Mozzarella cheese is gluten-free.
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.
Butter is gluten-free. While some cheeses can have additives or flavorings that contain gluten, butter is usually a low risk unless flavored. However, always be sure to read the label to see if a particular brand is gluten-free.
Yes, eggs are naturally gluten-free.
However, eggs are often at a high risk for cross-contact due to the ways they are prepared.
They're also gluten free for those with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance, but if you're following a low FODMAP diet and sensitive to polyols then you may need to avoid avocados as they do contain polyols.
Sausages
While there are plenty of gluten-free versions available, your regular sausages often contain rusk made from wheat.
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.
If you are wondering if canned baked beans have gluten in them, the answer is yes and no. While bean products themselves are naturally gluten-free, the sauces mixed with them could contain flavoring or thickeners with wheat, barley, rye grains or malt.
Does Rice Have Gluten? 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.
Original Special K cereals (all varieties) are not gluten-free. Special K Cereals are made with whole wheat. Special K does make one gluten-free cereal, their Special K Touch of Brown Sugar Cereal, made with rice and corn.
Some people report feeling dizziness, nausea, extreme hunger and even anxiety and depression when they suddenly go from eating a lot of gluten to being gluten-free. These symptoms usually go away after a few weeks on a gluten-free diet, but talk to your health care provider if they persist.