What foods contain gluten?

I’ve been talking a lot lately about going gluten free and you may be wondering what foods contain gluten. Wheat is the most common source of gluten in our diet today, but there are also many other grains that contain gluten. So I’ve compiled a list of some common foods that contain gluten. Yes, I’m aware that it may be many of your favorite foods, but there are still plenty of options available to eat that are healthier. So always check labels and luckily there are now many great alternatives that are gluten free!

So when buying food here are the grains to watch out for that contain gluten:

Barley
Bran
Bulgur
CousCous
Durum Flour
Farina
Graham
Kamut
Orzo
Panko
Rye
Seitan
Semolina
Soba
Spelt
Triticale
Wheat

And these food additives often derived from gluten grains may contain gluten:

Caramel Coloring
Cornmeal
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Malt, Malt Flavoring, Malt Vinegar
Maltodextrin
Modified Food Starch
Textured Vegetable Protein

So where do you find these ingredients? Many of the ingredients above will be found in these foods; however, there may be gluten free options available. Always check the label or look for foods that are labeled as gluten free.

Bagels
Beer
Bread
Cake
Candy
Cereal
Chips
Cookies
Crackers
Croutons
French Fries
Granola and Granola Bars
Gravies
Muffins
Pasta
Pies
Processed Lunch Meat
Salad Dressings
Sauces and Marinades
Seasoned Rice Mixes
Soups
Tortillas
Wraps

Yes, I know that’s A LOT of foods. And now you’re probably wondering what the heck can I eat? What foods don’t contain gluten? Well there are still many healthy options available that will leave you feeling full and with a lot more energy than most gluten containing foods. These foods include: