Nowadays, it seems like everyone’s gluten-free.
People eschew pasta, bread, cereals, beer, and baked goods because they contain gluten.
What is gluten, really?
Buckwheat, despite the potentially confusing name, isnot related to wheatand is naturally gluten-free.
Whether gluten-sensitive or allergic, it’s serious, and cross-contamination with other foods is a major concern.
Perhaps even more dangerous than cross-contamination is gluten hiding in plain sight.
According to theCleveland Clinic, you should avoid soy sauce if you oughta stay away from gluten.
After all, deli meats should, theoretically, just be thinly-sliced meats, right?
Just meat, no gluten-containing ingredients.
As it turns out, though, some deli meats use wheat products as a filler.
This product is typically fish mixed with wheat starches, as reported byRodale’s Organic Life.
verify the crab you’re eating isn’t imitation.
Barbecue sauce
At a backyard cookout?
Drop that bottle of barbecue sauce.
Some bottled barbecue sauces use wheat-based or starchy thickeners,according toVerywell.
Read the label or double check with the chef.
Whiskey, bourbon, and rye (maybe)
This is one that’s up for debate.
TheCeliac Disease Foundationalso says that hard alcohol is gluten-free.
Stick to pickles brined in distilled vinegar or salt and you should be all set.
According toBetter Homes & Gardens, bouillon, stock, and thickeners are all common culprits.
Gravies are especially likely to contain gluten, so be careful.
Look for soups and sauces that use cornstarch in place of flour and verify you read ingredient labels carefully.
Cross-contamination is typically to blame, according toThe Kitchn.
check that the oats and oatmeal packets you buy are clearly labeled “gluten-free.”
Licorice and chewy candies
Candy can contain gluten?
Yes.Licorice often contains wheat flour, which means it’s definitely not gluten-free.
When in doubt, ask!
Some brands either use ingredients that may contain gluten or simply don’t test for gluten during production.
Look for a safe, gluten-free chewing gum instead.
Even if something is listed as cornmeal-battered, it still may not be safe.
That’s a tricky one.
Ice cream
I know, how could ice cream not be gluten-free?
Hot dogs
What is gluten doing in meat products?
That being said, for those who are gluten intolerant, better safe than sorry.
Additionally, be extra careful when it comes to generic versions, as they may contain starchy fillers.
Hamburgers and marinades are often seasoned with Worcestershire, making them sneaky sources of gluten.
check that to ask if you’re unsure, or read the label carefully.
