Here are a few examples of foods that may contain gluten and foods that are gluten-free:
Food Group | Foods that contain gluten | Gluten-free foods |
Starchy carbohydrates | - usual brands of pasta, pizza and bread
- wheat-based cereals
- pancakes and pies
- potato products coated with flour
| - gluten-free brands of pasta and bread
- rice noodles and rice cakes
- potatoes and oven chips
- cornflakes and rice krispies
|
Fruit and vegetables | - battered or breaded fruit and vegetables
- fruit and vegetables in a sauce
| - all types of fresh, frozen and canned and dried fruit and vegetables
- fruit juice
|
Dairy | - processed cheese
- yogurt containing cereal or wheat-based thickeners
| - milk
- cheese
- most plain and fruit yogurts
|
Meat/meat products and Fish/fish products | - sausages
- battered or breaded fish, meat or poultry
- ready meals
| - fresh, plain or smoked meat fish and poultry
- eggs
- gluten-free sausages
|
Fats and sugars | - biscuits, pastries and cakes
- many chocolate bars
- ice cream cones and wafers
- liquorice
- chocolate powder
- malted drinks and other products such as Maltesers
| - plain potato crisps
- plain chocolate
- Peanut butter, butter, margarine and jam
- vegetable oil
|
Alcohol | Beer, lager ale and stout | Spirits, cider and wine |
Remember to always read the food labels on packs to ensure food does not contain gluten!
Having Coeliac Disease does not mean that you have to miss out on your favourite foods since there are plenty of gluten-free options available, both foods that are naturally gluten-free and foods that have been made to be specifically gluten-free, including flour, bread, pastas, cakes and biscuits. Also, consult your doctor to see if you qualify for gluten-free foods on prescription.
