Are Nuts Gluten-Free? Let’s Find Out!
Discover which nuts are gluten-free and safe for your diet. Learn about potential cross-contamination risks and how to choose gluten-free options.
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Question
Are nuts gluten-free?
Answer
Yes, nuts in their natural, unprocessed form are gluten-free.
Detailed information
However, some packaged or flavoured nuts may contain gluten due to additives or cross-contamination during processing.
Always check the label to ensure they are safe for a gluten-free diet.
What nuts are not safe for Coeliacs?
- When choosing flavoured nuts, check for wheat, barley, or rye in the ingredients. Always read labels first!
- Bulk bins are risky for cross-contact. It’s best to steer clear of purchasing nuts from these bins.
- Skip trail mixes containing gluten ingredients with nuts. Stay vigilant!
- Create your custom gluten-free trail mix! Combine your preferred nuts with raisins, chocolate chips, and other gluten-free treats.
- Grape Nuts, a cereal, doesn’t fit the gluten-free bill.
One absolutely delicious way of using nuts is in chocolate.
Also, see are eggs gluten free?.
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