This document lists over 100 common food products and items that may contain hidden sources of gluten. While some sources like breads and pastas are obvious, the document explains that even unlikely items like herbs, spices, cheese, potato chips, teas and beauty products often contain gluten as a thickener, binder, emulsifier or stabilizer. Gluten is frequently found in additives, coatings and flavorings, and studies have shown that gluten in skin products can cause reactions in sensitive individuals. The document advises taking a close look at labels and exercising caution with all foods to avoid hidden sources of gluten.
This document lists over 100 common food products and items that may contain hidden sources of gluten. While some sources like breads and pastas are obvious, the document explains that even unlikely items like herbs, spices, cheese, potato chips, teas and beauty products often contain gluten as a thickener, binder, emulsifier or stabilizer. Gluten is frequently found in additives, coatings and flavorings, and studies have shown that gluten in skin products can cause reactions in sensitive individuals. The document advises taking a close look at labels and exercising caution with all foods to avoid hidden sources of gluten.
This document lists over 100 common food products and items that may contain hidden sources of gluten. While some sources like breads and pastas are obvious, the document explains that even unlikely items like herbs, spices, cheese, potato chips, teas and beauty products often contain gluten as a thickener, binder, emulsifier or stabilizer. Gluten is frequently found in additives, coatings and flavorings, and studies have shown that gluten in skin products can cause reactions in sensitive individuals. The document advises taking a close look at labels and exercising caution with all foods to avoid hidden sources of gluten.
This document lists over 100 common food products and items that may contain hidden sources of gluten. While some sources like breads and pastas are obvious, the document explains that even unlikely items like herbs, spices, cheese, potato chips, teas and beauty products often contain gluten as a thickener, binder, emulsifier or stabilizer. Gluten is frequently found in additives, coatings and flavorings, and studies have shown that gluten in skin products can cause reactions in sensitive individuals. The document advises taking a close look at labels and exercising caution with all foods to avoid hidden sources of gluten.
• Baked Beans • Gravy • Play Dough • Baking Powder • Ground Spices • Potato Chips • Beauty Products • Flavored Teas • Preserved Meats • Beer • French Fries • Rice Puffs • Bleu Cheese • Frozen Vegetables • Salad Dressings • Body Lotions • Hairspray • Salami • Bouillon Cubes • Hard Candy • Sausages • Brown Rice Syrup • Herbs (Packets) • Sauce & Ketchup • Candy Bars • Homeopathic Meds • Seasonings • Caramel • Hot Chocolate • Self-Basting Turkey • Cereals • Hot Dogs • Shampoo • Cheese • Ice Cream • Skin Care Products • Cheesecake Filling • Imitation Seafood • Smoke Flavoring • Chewing Gum • Jams & Jellys • Soap • Chocolate • Jelly Beans • Soups • Chutney • Laundry Detergent • Soy Sauce • Citric Acid • Licorice • Stamps • Coffee (Instant) • Lip Balms • Stock (For Cooking) • Coffee Creamers • Lipstick • Sunscreens • CommunionWafers • Makeup • Supplements • Cornbread • Malt Flavoring • Sushi • Corn Chips • Matzo • Tea Bags • Corn Flakes • Mayonnaise • Teriyaki Sauce • Corn Starch • Meat Substitutes • Toothpaste • Couscous • Medications • Veg. Cooking Spray • Cream Sauce • Mouthwash • Veg. in Sauce • Deli Meats • MSG • Vinegar • Dental Plastics • Mustard • Vitamins • Dental Sealants • Nut Milks • Wine Coolers • Dried Fruits • Nuts (Roasted) • Yeast Extract • Energy Bars • Pasta Sauces • Yoghurts Wow, that is quite a list… and I know what you are thinking. How on earth could some of those products contain gluten? Well, it’s hard to find an as-is product on the supermarket shelves today. Herbs and spices, seasonings, and even cheese use anti-caking agents which are often made with gluten. The flavorings on everything from potato and corn chips to teas can contain gluten. Liquid foods like soups, sauces, and gravies, use gluten in their thickeners. Pharmaceutical medications, as well as vitamins and supplements, use gluten in their binders. Gluten is also in emulsifiers and stabilizers. This is why it is contained in many beauty products and skin lotions. Which brings up an important point. Just because a product is not eaten, it can still be dangerous if it contains gluten and is used on the skin, or even if inhaled. In fact, there have been studies which tested women’s beauty products that contained gluten, versus ones that didn’t, on the skin of women who had known gluten sensitivities. They proved that the gluten in beauty products could cause a reaction, which makes sense, because anything put on the skin can be absorbed. It is also important to note that all items on the list above contain gluten 100% of the time. It all comes down to quality. Ice cream for example, may be 100% natural, or may be a cheaper version made with 50% chemicals and additives, of which many contain gluten. If you want to avoid gluten, take a VERY close look at the food labels in the future, and be aware that sometimes they don’t list all the ingredients. So, follow this list and exercise caution with all foods.
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