Going gluten-free may seem overwhelming in the beginning. Label reading is a must in order to avoid gluten. We are avid label readers at Skinny Ms. and can assure you that it will become second nature in a short time. I have read countless articles that say once you go gluten-free, in little time you won’t even miss foods containing gluten. Your eye will quickly learn to scan labels for suspect ingredients, taking only seconds.
Always look for “Gluten-Free” on products if you are not sure if they contain gluten or not. For those products that are ambiguous, it will be up to you to read the labels. Ingredient labels don’t always list gluten as such. Here are some more common ingredients and foods that may contain gluten, unless otherwise stated:
Bagels
Barley (malt, malt flavoring and malt vinegar are usually made from barley)
Rye
Triticale (a cross between wheat and rye)
Wheat
Bulgur
Durum flour
Farina
Graham flour
Kamut
Semolina
Spelt
Beer
Breads
Cakes and pies
Candies
Cereals
Cookies and crackers
Croutons
French fries
Gravies
Imitation meat or seafood
Matzo
Pastas
Pizza Crusts
Pretzels
Processed luncheon meats
Salad dressings
Sauces, including soy sauce
Seasoned rice mixes
Seasoned snack foods, such as potato and tortilla chips
Self-basting poultry
Soups and soup bases
Vegetables in sauce
Source Mayo Clinic
