Products That Contain Gluten
Gluten Containing Products
Whether you’re experiencing gluten intolerance symptoms or you simply want to eliminate gluten-containing foods from your diet, the products on this page should be avoided. Instead, concentrate on gluten free, brain-healthy foods. Many are listed here. Focus on foods that help you maintain or improve brain health and function.
Even though this list seems to be long, don’t let it discourage you. Maintain a strong focus on eating more fresh (or frozen) dark, leafy green vegetables. Your body will love you for it!
The following grains and starches contain gluten:
- Wheat
- Wheat germ
- Rye
- Barley
- Bulgur
- Couscous
- Farina
- Graham flour
- Kamut Matzo
- Semolina
- Spelt
- Triticale
The following foods often contain gluten:
- malt/malt flavoring
- soups
- commercial bullion and broths
- cold cuts
- French fries (often dusted with flour before freezing)
- processed cheese (e.g., Velveeta)
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- malt vinegar
- soy sauce and teriyaki sauces
- salad dressings
- imitation crab meat, bacon, etc
- egg substitute
- tabbouleh
- sausage
- non-dairy creamer
- fried vegetables/tempura
- gravy
- marinades
- canned baked beans
- cereals
- commercially prepared chocolate milk
- breaded foods
- fruit fillings and puddings
- hot dogs
- ice cream
- root beer
- energy bars
- trail mix
- syrups
- seitan
- wheatgrass
- instant hot drinks
- flavored coffees and teas blue cheeses
- vodka
- wine coolers
- meatballs, meatloaf communion wafers
- veggie burgers
- roasted nuts
- beer
- oats (unless certified GF)
- oat bran (unless certified GF)
The following are miscellaneous sources of gluten:
- shampoos
- cosmetics
- lipsticks, lip balm
- Play-Doh
- medications
- non self-adhesive stamps
- non self-adhesive envelopes
- vitamins and supplements (check label)
The following ingredients are often code for gluten:
- Avena sativa Cyclodextrin
- Dextrin
- Fermented grain extract
- Hordeum distichon
- Hordeum vulgare
- Hydrolysate
- Hydrolyzed malt extract
- Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
- Maltodextrin
- Phytosphingosine extract
- Samino peptide complex
- Secale cereale
- Triticum aestivum
- Triticum vulgare
- Tocopherol/vitamin E
- Yeast extract
- Natural flavoring
- Brown rice syrup
- Modified food starch
- Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP)
- Hydrolyzed soy protein
- Caramel color (frequently made from barley)
© Dr. David Perlmutter | used with permission
