If you’re gluten free and shopping on a budget, Walmart might be your best kept secret. The good news is that Walmart’s gluten-free selection has never been bigger — and prices are still significantly lower than specialty health food stores.
You can browse Walmart’s full gluten-free section online at Walmart Gluten Free Shop or use the Walmart app to check what’s available at your local store.
Here’s everything you need to know to shop smart.
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Does Walmart Have a Gluten Free Section?
It depends on your store. Many larger Walmart Supercenters now have a dedicated gluten-free section in the dry goods aisle, while others scatter products throughout the store. The easiest approach is to use the Walmart app to search “gluten free” and filter by your local store — it will show you exactly what’s in stock and where to find it.
Walmart also has a dedicated gluten-free category on Walmart.com if you prefer to shop online or do grocery pickup.
Best Gluten Free Brands to Look for at Walmart
Walmart carries most of the major gluten-free brands at competitive prices. Here are the ones worth seeking out:
Bread and Baked Goods
- Canyon Bakehouse — widely available, one of the best GF bread brands on the market
- Schär — excellent for breads, crackers, buns and bagels
- Glutino — good for crackers and pretzels
- Franz Gluten Free breads — a Pacific Northwest favorite, but Walmart stock is patchy, so check the app for your store
- Mission Gluten Free Tortillas — labeled certified gluten-free and easy to find
Pasta and Grains
- Barilla Gluten Free Penne and Spaghetti — affordable and reliable
- King Arthur Gluten Free baking mixes — great for baking from scratch
- Banza chickpea pasta — certified gluten-free (GFCO) and higher in protein
- Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour — a cup-for-cup swap for wheat flour
Snacks
- SkinnyPop Popcorn — naturally gluten free and widely available
- Enjoy Life products — free from gluten and 14 common allergens, great for multiple sensitivities
- Annie’s Gluten Free Chewy Granola Bars
- Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers
Frozen Meals
- Udi’s frozen meals and breads (stock varies, so check your store)
- Amy’s Kitchen gluten-free frozen meals
- Feel Good Foods items — such as their gluten-free potstickers
- CAULIPOWER pizzas — cauliflower crust, labeled certified gluten-free
Walmart’s Own Store Brands
Don’t overlook Walmart’s Great Value store brand — many items are labeled gluten free and come in at a fraction of the price of name brands, like Great Value Gluten Free Shells & Cheese, Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour and Gluten Free Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies. Walmart’s newer bettergoods brand has gluten-free options too, including chicken nuggets certified by GFCO. Always read the label carefully and look for the certified gluten-free symbol when cross-contamination is a concern for you.
Tips for Gluten Free Shopping at Walmart
Use the app. Search “gluten free” in the Walmart app’s grocery section to filter results for your specific store. This saves a lot of aisle wandering.
Check the label every time. Formulations change, and Walmart notes that product details on its site come from the maker, so check the package itself. A product that was gluten free last year may have changed its recipe or manufacturing facility. Always read the current label.
Shop online for specialty items. If your local Walmart doesn’t carry a specific brand, Walmart.com often has a much wider selection available for delivery or pickup.
Compare prices. The same Canyon Bakehouse bread that costs $9-10 or more at a health food store is often $6-7 at Walmart. Over time, this adds up significantly.
Is Walmart Safe for Celiacs?
Walmart carries many certified gluten-free products, but the store itself is not a dedicated gluten-free environment. Cross-contamination in the store is not something Walmart controls. If you have celiac disease, focus on products with a third-party gluten-free certification. Some are stricter than the FDA’s 20 ppm standard: GFCO (from the Gluten Intolerance Group) certifies to 10 ppm or less, and the Celiac Support Association’s seal requires 5 ppm or less.
For those with non-celiac gluten sensitivity, Walmart’s labeled gluten-free products are generally a safe and affordable choice.
The Bottom Line
Walmart is one of the most accessible and affordable places to stock a gluten-free pantry. The selection has expanded considerably in recent years, the prices are hard to beat, and with a little label-reading knowledge you can shop there with confidence. Shopping at Costco too? See our Costco gluten-free guide.
Browse Walmart’s full gluten-free section online at Walmart Gluten Free Shop or use the Walmart app to check what’s available at your local store.
Sources: Walmart: Gluten Free, GFCO: About Us, Beyond Celiac: Gluten-Free Certification, Canyon Bakehouse FAQ
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