Gluten-free food guide
Is it gluten-free? Clear answers for coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity.
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Is rice gluten-free?
Yes. Plain rice — white, brown, wild, basmati, jasmine and even 'glutinous' rice — is naturally gluten-free.
CHECK FIRSTAre oats gluten-free?
Only if certified gluten-free. Oats don't contain gluten themselves, but regular oats are very often contaminated with wheat, barley or rye.
LOOKS SUITABLEIs quinoa gluten-free?
Yes. Quinoa is a seed, not a gluten grain, and is naturally gluten-free.
AVOIDIs soy sauce gluten-free?
Usually not. Most soy sauce is brewed with wheat. Tamari is often wheat-free — but check the label for 'gluten-free'.
AVOIDIs beer gluten-free?
No. Regular beer is made from barley (and sometimes wheat) and contains gluten. Look for beer brewed from gluten-free grains.
LOOKS SUITABLEIs corn (maize) gluten-free?
Yes. Corn, cornmeal, polenta and cornstarch are naturally gluten-free.
LOOKS SUITABLEAre potatoes gluten-free?
Yes. Plain potatoes are naturally gluten-free.
LOOKS SUITABLEIs buckwheat gluten-free?
Yes. Despite the name, buckwheat is not wheat and is naturally gluten-free.
AVOIDIs spelt gluten-free?
No. Spelt is a type of wheat and contains gluten.
AVOIDIs couscous gluten-free?
No. Couscous is made from wheat semolina and contains gluten.
AVOIDIs barley gluten-free?
No. Barley contains gluten (hordein) and is not safe on a gluten-free diet.
AVOIDIs rye gluten-free?
No. Rye contains gluten (secalin) and is not safe on a gluten-free diet.
LOOKS SUITABLEIs popcorn gluten-free?
Yes. Plain popcorn is made from corn and is naturally gluten-free.
CHECK FIRSTIs sushi gluten-free?
Sometimes. Rice and raw fish are gluten-free, but soy sauce, imitation crab, tempura and some sauces usually contain wheat.