Is Maple Syrup Gluten Free? 101 "Is This Gluten Free" Questions Answered

Is fudge gluten free? What about Special K cereal - is that gluten free? Chipotle, Hennessy, maple syrup, Shakeology, Velveeta or canola oil? Gluten free? Here I've put together 101 "is this gluten free" questions with the answers.

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A little background: the limit for the gluten-free designation in the US is 20 ppm or less. The vast majority of people with gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance will not have a reaction to this very low level of gluten. I've noted ingredients where it makes sense or link out to the manufacture website for the source data.

This list is up-to-date as of June 2022. Labels on packages and ingredient lists will be the most reliable way to determine if a packaged food contains gluten or not.

1. Is applesauce gluten free?

Yes, applesauce is gluten free.

2. Is Aunt Jemima syrup gluten free?

Yes, Aunt Jemima syrup is gluten free.

3. Is baklava gluten free?

No, baklava is not gluten free. Baklava is made with phyllo pastry, which is a very thin dough made from wheat flour, oil, salt and water. The wheat flour contains gluten.

4. Is beef jerky gluten free?

No, beef jerky isn't always gluten-free. For beef jerky, you have to check the label to be sure. Some examples: Krave Jerky is labeled as gluten free. Epic Jerky offers some gluten free options but Jack Links brand of jerky is not gluten free.

5. Is Bertolli Alfredo sauce gluten free?

Bertolli Alfredo Sauce contains no added gluten. On the label, it lists "Milk and Egg" as the main allergens. Although it is not certified as "gluten-free" and cross-contamination cannot be ruled out, it is likely safe for people with gluten intolerance.

6. Is Best Damn Root Beer gluten free?

No, Best Damn Root Beer is not gluten free as it contains barley malt which contains gluten.

7. Is Better Than Bouillon gluten free?

No. Better Than Bouillon is made in a facility that contains wheat ingredients and therefore cannot be labeled as gluten-free. However, it contains no added gluten. The of label each jar lists the applicable allergens.

8. Is Brach's Candy Corn gluten free?

Brach's Candy Corn contains no gluten. However, on the package, it states that it's produced in a factory and on machinery that processes wheat ingredients. Therefore, cross-mingling or cross contamination with wheat containing ingredients and gluten, cannot be ruled out. Use caution but unless you are very sensitive to gluten, most people with gluten intolerance wouldn't have a reaction to eating Brach's Candy Corn.

9. Is Bud Light gluten free?

No, Bud Light is not gluten free, like most beers. Bud Light iss made with barley, which contains gluten. Bud Light is also with rice, which does not contain gluten.

10. Is candy corn gluten free?

Yes, candy corn is gluten free.

11. Is canola oil gluten free?

Yes, canola oil is naturally gluten free.

12. Is chicken broth gluten free?

No, chicken broth isn't always gluten free unless labeled gluten-free. Check the ingredients list for "yeast extract" as this can be made from barley or other wheat containing grains. Manufactures might list the source of the yeast extract (but aren't required to by law.) If the chicken broth you bought doesn't have yeast extract, it is likely "gluten friendly" but cannot be labeled "gluten free" unless certified. Personally, I use Campbell's Chicken Broth and Cost-Co's Kirkland Brand Organic Chicken Broth (both containing yeast) and don't experience a reaction.

13. Is Chipotle gluten free?

Almost exclusively, yes. The only item listed on Chipotle's website as containing gluten are their flour tortillas. Beside those, there are many gluten-free options at Chipotle like the Burrito Bowl, Lifestyle Bowl and Salads. They even let customers know on their website: "if you are highly sensitive to gluten and would like us to change our gloves, just let us know at the start of your order." Also, to be aware that the items containing corn, including the corn tortillas (chips and crispy corn tortillas) and corn salsa, "may have trace amounts of gluten from potentially co-mingling with gluten-containing grains in the field." But even if you avoided those options at Chipotle, there are still a lot of gluten-free options.

14. Is coconut milk gluten free?

Yes, coconut milk is gluten free.

15. Is Coors Light gluten free?

No, Coors Light is not gluten free. It's made with barley malt like many beers.

16. Is corned beef gluten free?

Yes, corned beef is gluten free.

17. Is Corona gluten free?

Corona is made with barley malt and therefore is not completely free of gluten. However, with less than 20 ppm per beer, most people with known gluten sensitivity, could drink a Corona beer without any digestive issues.

18. Is cotton candy gluten free?

Yes, cotton candy is gluten free.

19. Is Crisco shortening gluten free?

Yes, Crisco is gluten free.

20. Is eel sauce gluten free?

Not necessarily, no eel sauce is not gluten free. Eel sauce is typically made with soy sauce so to be completely free of gluten, it would have to be made with gluten-free soy sauce. Check the label to be sure.

21. Is evaporated milk gluten free

Yes, evaporated milk is gluten free.

22. Is Ferrero Rocher gluten free?

No, Ferrero Rocher chocolates are not gluten free as they contains wheat ingredients.

23. Is fish sauce gluten free?

Yes, some brands of fish sauce are gluten free. Check the label to be sure.

24. Is Folgers Coffee gluten free?

Yes, Folgers Coffee is gluten-free. There is potential for cross-mingling of gluten-containing ingredients during processing but any amount of gluten that would make it into brewed coffee would be very low (less than 20 ppm.) Vast majority of people with gluten intolerance wouldn't experience any ill symptoms drinking Folgers coffee.

25. Is frosting gluten free?

Yes, many brands of frosting brands like Betty Crocker frosting are gluten-free. Check the label to be sure.

26. Is fudge gluten free?

Yes, fudge is gluten-free. The main ingredients in traditional fudge are butter, milk and sugar - all naturally gluten-free ingredients. And more "modern day" fudge is made with a base of sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips, which are very typically, gluten-free.

27. Is Fun Dip gluten free?

Yes, Fun Dip is gluten free.

28. Is Gatorade gluten free?

Yes, Gatorade is gluten-free.

29. Is gnocchi gluten free?

No, gnocchi is not gluten-free. Gnocchi are Italian potato dumplings made with eggs, wheat flour, and potatoes. There are many brands of fantastic gluten-free gnocchi out there. One of my favourite is Mastro Vinci out of Mississauga, Ontario. Whole Foods also carries many brands of gluten-free gnocchi.

30. Is green tea gluten free?

Yes, green tea is gluten free.

31. Is Guinness gluten free?

No, Guinness is not gluten-free. Guinness is made from water, malted and roasted barley, which contains gluten; also hops and yeast.

32. Is Heineken gluten free?

No, Heineken is not gluten free. Like many brands of beer, the main ingredients in Heineken are barley (which contains gluten), hops and water.

33. Is Heinz ketchup gluten free?

Yes, Heinz ketchup is not made with any gluten-containing ingredients and is considered gluten free to 20 ppm. Like all ketchup, Heinz ketchup is made with vinegar. The vinegar used in Heinz is made from corn, not wheat. Some people with gluten sensitivity do react to vinegars if they contain malt or made from gluten-containing grains. This would only apply to only those people who are extremely sensitive to trace amounts of gluten. Most people with gluten intolerance can eat Heinz ketchup without reaction.

34. Is Hendrick's Gin gluten free?

Yes, Hendrick's gin is gluten free.

35. Is Hennessy gluten free?

Yes, Hennessy is gluten-free. Hennessy is a brandy made from grapes which makes it naturally gluten free.

36. Is hominy gluten free?

Yes, hominy is gluten-free. Hominy comes from field corn, also known as yellow or white maize.

37. Is honey gluten free?

Yes, honey is gluten-free.

38. Is hops gluten free?

Yes, hops are gluten-free. Hops are actually a flower and are used in beer to provide bitterness and aroma.

39. Is Jack Daniels gluten free?

Yes, Jack Daniels is gluten-free. Jack Daniels is a whiskey mostly made from corn and maize, two gluten-free grains.

40. Is Jagermeister gluten free?

Yes, Jägermeister is gluten-free. Jägermeister is a liqueur made with 56 ingredients - all herbs, fruits, roots, and spices. The full list of ingredients is not made public by the company.

41. Is La Choy soy sauce gluten free?

Yes, La Choy soy sauce is gluten-free.

42. Is Log Cabin syrup gluten free?

Yes, Log Cabin syrup is gluten free.

43. Is Manwich gluten free?

Yes, Manwich is gluten free.

44. Is maple syrup gluten free?

Yes, maple syrup is naturally gluten free.

45. Is masa gluten free?

Yes, masa is gluten free. Masa, or masa harina, is a fine flour made from corn.

46. Is Mike's Hard Lemonade gluten free?

Mike's Hard Lemonade cannot be labeled as "gluten free" because it's a fermented product made from gluten-containing grains (barley). However, their process of making Mike's Hard Lemonade removes the gluten to less than 5 parts per million. That's why all Mike’s products in the United States now carry a "Crafted to Remove Gluten" seal on their packaging. At less than 5 parts per million, people with gluten intolerance would very likely not get any symptoms from drinking a Mike's Hard Lemonade.

47. Is Miller Lite gluten free?

No, Miller Lite is not gluten free. It's made with barley.

48. Is Miracle Whip gluten free?

Miracle Whip is not made with any gluten-containing ingredients. It is not labeled as gluten-free as the potential cross-mingling with gluten-containing ingredients cannot be ruled out. However, people with gluten sensitivity would not likely have any reaction to eating it.

49. Is miso gluten free?

No, miso is not gluten-free unless labeled gluten-free. Miso is typically made by fermenting soy beans and a mixture of grains like wheat, barley or oats with a fungus.

50. Is mochi gluten free?

Yes, when traditionally made mochi is gluten-free. The main ingredient in a glutinous rice.

51. Is molasses gluten free?

Yes, molasses is gluten free.

52. Is movie theatre popcorn gluten free?

Yes, most movie theatre popcorn is gluten free.

53. Is Mr. Noodles gluten free?

No, Mr. Noodles is not gluten free as the noodles are made from wheat.

54. Is oatmeal gluten free?

Oatmeal would be considering "gluten friendly", but not gluten-free unless labeled. During growing and process of oats, they can come into contact with wheat or other gluten containing grains, like barley or rye. This "cross mingling" could cause reactions in very susceptible people. Look for gluten-free oats that are labeled clearly, like the brand Only Oats.

55. Is olive oil gluten free?

Yes, olive oil is naturally gluten free.

56. Is Omission beer gluten free?

No, Omission beer is not gluten free. Like most beers, it's made with barley.

57. Is Pacifico gluten free?

No, Pacifico beer is not gluten free. Like many beers, it's made with barley.

58. Is psyllium husk gluten free?

Yes, psyllium husk is gluten free.

59. Is pumpernickel gluten free?

No, pumpernickel bread is not gluten-free. It's made with rye flour, which contains gluten.

60. Is queso gluten free?

Typically, yes queso is gluten free.

61. Is Redd's Apple Ale gluten free?

No, Redd's Apple Ale is not gluten free. Redd's Apple Ale is not a cider.

62. Is Reddi Whip gluten free?

Yes, Reddi Whip is gluten free.

63. Is rice gluten free?

Yes, rice is gluten free.

64. Is ricotta cheese gluten free?

Yes, ricotta cheese is gluten free.

65. Is rumchata gluten free?

Yes, Rumchata is gluten free.

66. Is rye bread gluten free?

No, rye bread contains gluten and it is not gluten free.

67. Is sake gluten free?

Yes, sake is made from rice and is gluten-free.

68. Is salt water taffy gluten free?

Yes, salt water taffy is gluten free.

69. Is sapporo gluten free?

No, Sapporo beers contain gluten, like many beers and are not gluten-free.

70. Is sauerkraut gluten free?

Yes, sauerkraut is gluten-free.

71. Is sesame oil gluten free?

Yes, sesame oil is gluten free.

72. Is Shakeology gluten free?

Yes, Shakeology is gluten-free (as of 2021) and is labeled certified gluten free.

73. Is Smart Food popcorn gluten free?

Some flavours of Smart Food popcorn is gluten-free. The White Cheddar Smart Food is gluten-free. The Caramel Cheddar Mix Smart Food flavour is not gluten-free. The bags are clearly labeled gluten-free if they are.

74. Is Smirnoff Ice gluten free?

No, Smirnoff Ice is not gluten-free as it's made with malt, which contains gluten (In Canada, it's made with vodka, making the drink gluten-free.)

75. Is Snack Pack pudding gluten free?

Yes, Snack Pack pudding is gluten-free.

76. Is soju gluten free?

Typically, yes soju is gluten free. Soju is a distilled spirit from Korea and is traditionally made from rice.

77. Is Special K gluten free?

No, Special K is not gluten free. The ingredients according to their website are rice, wheat gluten, sugar, defatted wheat germ, contains 2% or less of salt, malt flavour, and BHT for freshness.

78. Is spirulina gluten free?

Yes, spirulina is gluten-free. Spirulina is a blue-green algae that grows in warm, fresh waters around the world.

79. Is sriracha gluten free?

Yes, sriracha is gluten-free. It's made from chili paste and spices.

80. Is Starburst gluten free?

Yes, Starburst candies are gluten-free.

81. Is Stella Cider gluten free?

Yes, Stella Cider is gluten free. Spirits, like cider, are distilled during the manufacturing process and this process removes any trace of gluten from gluten containing ingredients.

82. Is syrup gluten free?

Yes, syrup is gluten-free.

83. Is tahini gluten free?

Yes, tahini is gluten free. Tahini is made from 3 main ingredients: hulled and roasted sesame seeds, oil and sometimes salt.

84. Is Tanqueray gin gluten free?

Yes, Tanqueray gin is gluten-free. This is because the distillation process removes any gluten within the ingredients.

85. Is tempeh gluten free?

No, tempeh is not always gluten-free. The main ingredients in tempeh are soybeans and vinegar, which would make it gluten free (assuming there was no malt in the vinegar). However, many different brands of tempeh have ingredients that add gluten. Check the label to be sure.

86. Is Tostitos salsa gluten free?

Yes, Tostitos salsa is gluten free.

87. Is Uncle Ben's Ready Rice gluten free?

Yes, Uncle Ben's Ready Rice is gluten-free. Other varieties of Ready Rice may contain gluten so be read the package labels to be sure.

88. Is vanilla extract gluten free?

Yes, vanilla extract is naturally gluten-free.

89. Is Velveeta gluten free?

Yes, Velveeta is gluten free. Although not labeled gluten-free, Velveeta is not made with any gluten-containing ingredients. Kraft does not indicate gluten as a potential allergy on it's product website.

90. Is vermicelli gluten free?

No, vermicelli is not always gluten free. In the United States and Canada, vermicelli is usually made from wheat flour, which makes them not gluten free. Some vermicelli however, it made from rice flour, which would make it gluten-free. The name vermicelli actually refers to the width of the pasta and not the flour that it's made from. Look for "rice vermicelli" for the gluten-free variety.

91. Is Vigo Yellow Rice gluten free?

Yes, Vigo Yellow Rice is gluten-free. Although not labeled as such, on their website Vigo lists allergens for their products and note no known allergens, including gluten, for their yellow rice.

92. Is vindaloo gluten free?

Typically, yes, vindaloo is gluten-free. Vindaloo is a traditional Indian dish, originating from the Goa region of India. Vindaloo is one of the most popular dishes in Indian cuisine. A typical vindaloo sauce is usually made with fresh ingredients like caramelized onions, curry paste, coconut milk, vinegar, ginger, chilies, jalapeno and garlic and other spices like garam masala, salt, pepper, paprika, and turmeric. For a filling meal, chickpeas, lentils, or tofu is added. Vindaloo can also be made with meat like chicken or beef. It's a very versatile dish. If you're ordering it out at restaurants, be sure to let the server know about your gluten intolerance before ordering the vindaloo. Ask about the ingredients so you can be sure it's in fact, free of any gluten-containing ingredients.

93. Is water gluten free?

Now what kinda question is that?! Yes, water is gluten-free my friend😅

94. Is wheat gluten free?

No, wheat is not gluten-free. The protein within the wheat grain itself contains gluten.

95. Is Wendy's taco salad gluten free?

Yes, according to Wendy's website, the taco salad is gluten-free. The ingredients in the salad, taco mix, dressing and corn-based tortilla chips do not have any gluten containing ingredients. Wendy's website reports on allergens in their products and gluten is not one of them for the taco salad. Wendy's does note on their website that cross contamination cannot be ruled out.

96. Is yellow rice gluten free?

Yes, yellow rice is gluten-free. What makes "yellow rice" yellow are spices such as turmeric and saffron. Yellow rice is delicious as a base for stir-frys, curries or in place of regular basmati rice.

97. Is yucca gluten free?

Yes, yucca is gluten free. Yucca root is also know as cassava. It is a tuberous, root vegetable and naturally gluten free.

98. Is Zebra cake gluten free?

Zebra Cake is not gluten free. The zebra cake we ate growing up is made by stacking layers of thin Oreo-cookie wafers with whipping cream. The Oreo-cookie wafers are made with wheat flour and therefore not gluten-free.

99. Is ziti gluten free?

Typically, no ziti is not gluten-free. Ziti pasta is a shorter, tube-shaped pasta, traditionally made from wheat flour.

100. Is zucchini bread gluten free?

Zucchini bread is not traditionally gluten-free, no. It would have to be made with gluten-free flour in order to be gluten-free.

101. Is zuccotto gluten free?

No, zuccotto is not traditionally gluten-free. Zuccotto is an Italian dessert. It's typically a dome of sponge cake filled with whipped cream. The sponge cake contains the gluten.