hidden gluten

overview

gluten is a protein found in some grains, notably wheat, barley, and rye.

some foods and food products may contain gluten even when it is not specifically listed as an ingredient. the following foods and food products may have hidden gluten:

milk products

ice cream and other frozen dairy products
cheese spreads
yogurt with fruit

processed foods

hot chocolate mixes or cocoa, chocolates, and candy bars
bouillon cubes, soup mixes, and canned soups
processed meats and poultry, such as hot dogs, sausages, and luncheon meats
imitation meat and seafood
energy bars

other products

breading and coating mixes, gravy and other sauce mixes, ketchup, marinades, mustard, nondairy creamer, panko, peanut butter, salad dressings, soy sauce, and tomato sauce
drink mixes and herbal teas
hydrolyzed vegetable protein, which is a filler product used in many prepared or processed foods
communion wafers used in religious services
children's modelling dough (such as play-doh)
some vitamins and herbal, mineral, and nutritional supplements
some prescription and non-prescription medicines
some kinds of lipstick and lip balm

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current as of: september 20, 2023

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