Common Terms for Gluten

When you begin to learn you need to live a gluten free life, the information can be a little overwhelming.  There are so many things that have gluten in it and the FDA allows many different terms to be used in food labeling.  So, when you go to the grocery store and you are wanting to know what has gluten or not - here are some terms to look for.

• Caramel Coloring
• Modified Food Starch
• Wheat
• Natural Flavoring
• Soy Sauce
• Malt or Malt Flavoring
• Vegetable Protein
• Oats
• Barley
• Rye

If you see any of these terms in the food label, they are considered to have gluten.  Some common foods that have gluten in them are:

• Bouillon
• Broth
• Soy Sauce
• Bacon
• Canned or Processed Meat
• Canned Black Eyed Peas
• Lipton Green Tea
• Cottage Cheese
• Coffee Creamers
• Whipped Topping
• Ketchup
• Pickles
• Relish
• Most Cereals
• Granola

It is good to be armed with information when going to the store.  If you begin to feel overwhelmed, know that you can only make small changes at a time.  You can't conquer this in a day.  Make one change at a time and stick with it.  You will be better for it in the end.