Nutella is one of the most popular chocolate-hazelnut spreads around, but does Nutella contain gluten?
Good news: classic Nutella spread is gluten-free. Ferrero, the company that makes Nutella, states that Nutella spread is gluten-free. However, not every product carrying the Nutella name is gluten-free, so it’s important to check which product you’re buying.
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Is Nutella Gluten-Free?
Yes. Nutella spread is gluten-free, according to Ferrero.
The classic spread is made with sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, skim milk powder, cocoa, lecithin and vanillin. Ferrero currently identifies Nutella spread as gluten-free.
However, some other Nutella products contain gluten:
- Nutella spread: Gluten-free
- Nutella & Go: Not gluten-free (the breadsticks and pretzels contain wheat)
- Nutella Biscuits: Not gluten-free
- Nutella B-Ready: Not gluten-free
The difference is important. The Nutella spread itself is gluten-free, but products that combine it with breadsticks, biscuits or other wheat-based ingredients are not.
If you have celiac disease or another medical reason for avoiding gluten, it’s still a good habit to check the package when you buy it, since ingredients and manufacturing information can change.
Other Gluten-Free Chocolate and Hazelnut Spreads
Nutella itself is gluten-free, but you may want an alternative because of taste, ingredients or other dietary preferences. Here are a few other chocolate and hazelnut spreads sold in the US.
Pyure Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
Pyure Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa is a lower-sugar option, with about 2 grams of sugar per serving. It’s sweetened with erythritol and stevia and is sold as gluten-free, non-GMO and keto-friendly.
The recipe has changed over the years, and hazelnuts are no longer the first ingredient. It’s now mostly tapioca fiber, oils and erythritol, with cocoa and hazelnuts. Check the jar if you’re buying it for the hazelnut flavor.
Lindt Hazelnut Chocolate Spread
Lindt’s Hazelnut Chocolate Spread contains 25% hazelnuts and is made with sugar, hazelnuts, vegetable oils, milk ingredients and cocoa. Its ingredient list does not currently include an obvious gluten-containing cereal.
However, Lindt does not guarantee that all of its chocolate products are gluten-free and recommends checking the ingredient and allergen information on the package. If you have celiac disease, I would check the current label before trying this one.
Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut & Almond Butter
If you’d like a spread with a gluten-free certification, Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut & Almond Butter carries the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) logo. It’s good on rice cakes, fruit or straight off the spoon. Justin’s also makes peanut butters worth a look.
Rigoni di Asiago Nocciolata is another option you’ll find in stores like Whole Foods, sold as gluten-free.
The Bottom Line: Is Nutella Gluten-Free?
Yes. Classic Nutella spread is gluten-free, according to Ferrero.
Just remember that this applies to the spread itself—not every Nutella-branded product. Nutella & Go, Nutella Biscuits and Nutella B-Ready contain gluten, so always check which product you’re buying.
For classic Nutella spread, however, the answer to “Does Nutella contain gluten?” is no.
If you’re baking with it, see Does Cocoa Powder Have Gluten? and Are Nestlé Chocolate Chips Gluten Free?, or browse our gluten-free chocolate, candy and sweets hub.
Learn more about: How To Make A Gluten Free Cake Mix Taste Better
Sources: Nutella FAQ (spread); Nutella FAQ (snacks); Pyure at Target; Lindt USA gluten FAQ; Justin’s; Nocciolata at Whole Foods.
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