Hidden Gluten

Gluten turns up in places you might not expect. Find yours below, then tap through for the full guide.

Labels & cross-contact

Gluten-free labels

What gluten-free labels and certifications really mean, and how to spot hidden gluten.

Gluten-friendly vs gluten-free

Gluten-free, gluten-friendly, made without gluten: what each label means.

Cross-contact

How gluten gets into safe food, and how to keep your kitchen safe.

Malt flavor

What malt flavoring is made from, plus alternatives.

Yeast extract

Baker’s, brewer’s and nutritional yeast, and a look at yeast extract.

Modified corn starch

What modified food starch really is, and the cross-contact risks.

Soy

Soybeans, soy sauce and soy flour.

Wheat germ

Ways to use wheat germ, plus substitutes like oat bran and flax.

Whey protein

Whey, protein powders, and what to check on the tub.

Soy sauce

Soy sauce brands to buy, and how to make your own.

Worcestershire sauce

Which Worcestershire sauces to buy, from Lea & Perrins to French’s.

Spices

Which spices can hide gluten, and spice brands to look for.

Taco seasoning

McCormick’s taco seasoning, plus other brands to try.

Bouillon cubes

What’s in bouillon cubes, plus brands from BOU to Knorr.

Gravy

Where gluten hides in gravy, plus brands and a homemade recipe.

Club Gluten Free GF Vitamins and Supplements

Medications & supplements

Where gluten hides in pills, supplements and protein powders.

Medication

Why gluten can be in medicine, plus antibiotics and over-the-counter drugs.

Club Gluten Free GF Personal Care Products

Body care & household

Shampoo, toothpaste, lip balm and cleaners: where gluten turns up.

Communion wafers

What’s in communion wafers, and the low-gluten options.

Lotions

Why gluten turns up in lotions, plus creams to try.

Baby formula

How to check baby formula, and when to talk to your pediatrician.