Apart from wheat and oats, what are the other, less obvious sources of gluten?
BY JULIE SEAMERHot chips – the oil is often unsuitable if used to fry wheat-based crumbed and battered foods. Check the chips aren't coated in flour prior to cooking.
Salt – use plain salt as chicken/seasoned salts often contain gluten.
Roast Chickens – purchase those without stuffing only. Removing the stuffing may not be sufficient as it is cooked through the chicken. Also check seasonings on the skin.
Small goods/Processed meats – these contain cereal binders. Check these for presence of gluten.
Icing Sugar – icing mixture often contains wheaten cornflour. Pure icing sugar must be used.
Soya sauce & soya products– often contains gluten. For an organic wheat-free alternative try Abundant Earth Organic Wheat-Free Tamari.
Malted cereal drinks – also contain gluten.
Wafers – are made from wheat.
Hot chocolate drinks – may contain wheat starch. If a cappuccino drinker, ask to hold sprinkled chocolate on top.
Seafood extender (imitation crab meat) – often contains gluten and is found in seafood salad, marinara mix and sushi roll fillings.
Yeast extract spreads – choose gluten-free varieties only.
Corn and rice-based breakfast cereals – may contain malt. Check labels. Check out Healtheries Simple range of wheat and gluten-free cereals.
Medications & supplements – many contain gluten. If prescription medication contains gluten and an equally efficacious gluten-free alternative isn't available, continue with medication as the amount of gluten present, if any, will be minimal and health priority goals may over-ride this. Monitor reactions closely.
Savoury snacks - be aware of added seasonings on rice crackers etc. For gluten free option try Healtheries Kidscare Rice Wheels Cheese or Chicken flavours.




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