On a gluten-free diet, grains are the top foods to stay away from. Although not all grains include gluten, many do. The most common type of gluten-filled grains such as bread, pasta, cereals, bagels, muffins, cookies, and cakes. The list doesn't end there, though. Many grain-based products that you haven't thought about have hidden gluten. Grains and gluten are frequently found in foods like croutons, biscuits, tortillas, and noodles, which can trigger unwanted symptoms.

Grains that may contain gluten include:

• Rye
• Barley
• Farina
• Spelled
• Wheat
• Kamut
• Farro
• Couscous
• ...

Foods made from wheat have the highest amounts of gluten. However, wheat flour is also frequently added to foods, so if you're trying to avoid gluten, it's important to read nutrition labels. Gluten may be found in most bread, crackers, and wraps. Make sure to read the ingredient list and check to see which grains are used.

Avoid them if you have gluten intolerance:

• White bread
• Whole wheat bread
• Potato bread
• Rye bread
• Sourdough bread
• Wheat crackers
• Whole wheat wraps
• Flour tortillas
• Flatbread
• Bagels
• ...

Foods made with wheat flour, such as bread, cookies, cakes, doughnuts, rolls, bagels, muffins, scones, and other pastries, as well as regular spaghetti and pizza, all include gluten because wheat contains it. White flour, whole wheat flour, pasta, bulgur, spelled, and kamut are some of the various names for wheat that may be found on ingredient labels. If a food label contains any of those words, it is unsafe for a person following a gluten-free diet.

Avoid them if you have gluten intolerance:

• Cakes
• Cookies
• Pastries
• Soft and hard pretzels
• Doughnuts
• Muffins
• Pancakes and waffles
• ...

It's crucial to look for any foods containing gluten in the ingredients before using any condiments. Gluten is found in a lot of salad dressings and sauces. Gluten can be extremely dangerous to someone who has celiac disease or is gluten intolerant, even in minimal amounts. You may also buy or make your own condiments that are gluten-free by using products that are free of gluten.

Certain condiments that may contain gluten include:

• Soy Sauce
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Modified Food Starch
• Barley Malt
• Spice Blends
• Barbecue Sauce
• Marinades
• Gravy Mixes
• Ketchup
• ...

Grain is a common ingredient in alcohol and other drinks. Malted wheat or barley is used to make beverages like beer and wine coolers, and these beverages nearly always include gluten. You must check your drinks before consuming them. Alcohols made from grains, such as whiskey, vodka, and gin, frequently include gluten and can be irritating to people who are allergic to the protein. Stick to alcohols made without grains or those that make it clear they are gluten-free if you are going gluten-free.

Beverages that may contain gluten include:

• Beer
• Bottled wine coolers
• Premade coffee drinks
• Drink mixes
• Commercial chocolate milk
• ...

Most snack foods are made of grains. Wheat, barley, and rye are frequently found in the crackers, chips, and pretzels that fill the grocery store's snack aisle. Pretzels made from wheat naturally contain gluten. However, some potato chip brands also contain gluten. For example, products with barbeque flavor frequently include gluten.

Gluten-containing snacks include:

• Pretzels
• Granola bars
• Cereal bars
• Chips
• Energy bars
• Cookies
• Snack mixes
• Candy bars
• ...

Processed foods that frequently include gluten. Wheat, barley, and rye are common ingredients in a variety of different goods, which are likely to contain these grains. Additionally, wheat or wheat gluten is included as a flavor, coloring, or thickening agent.

Processed foods and other popular items may also harbor gluten include:

• Meat substitutes, such as veggie burgers and hot dogs
• Prepared lunch meats
• Processed cheeses
• Egg substitutes
• Canned soups and soup mixes
• Puddings and instant dessert mixes
• Certain ice creams
• Breakfast cereals
• French fries and other fried foods
• Flavored tofu
• ...