Popular Foods & Drinks that Have Gluten in Them

Popular Foods & Drinks that Have Gluten in Them

Gluten is not just found in bread and other things that contain wheat or barley. Gluten can be found in places you’d least expect.

Here are the most popular foods that have gluten in them that you’ll find in most restaurants. The list includes typical food/drink items, not special gluten-free version, just to be clear.

1. Bread

Most sandwich breads, Paninis, wraps, submarine rolls, dinner rolls, and hamburger/hot dog buns contain gluten.

2. Beer

Most beer contains gluten, unless you are drinking a specialty brew like grapefruit beer or butter beer. But other than that, always be sure to avoid beer unless you opt for a gluten free beer, such as Red Bridge or Bards, just to name a few.

3. Salad (Croutons & Some Dressings)

Okay let me be clear. Plain salads with just raw vegetables are gluten free. The tricky part happens when you start adding croutons and the dressing. As most croutons contain gluten, you should be sure to order your salad minus croutons. Now in terms of dressing, some of them have gluten in them. Just be sure to do your research. A word of advice, watch out for cream based dressings,
more specially bleu cheese. It’s a risky one.

4. Chips

Most chips contain gluten unless it’s corn tortilla chips. So if you’re ever at a Mexican restaurant that offers chips and salsa, there’s a good chance that those chips are safe. But always ask your server

5. BakedGoods

Pastries, cakes, cookies, brownies, and cannoli’s all contain gluten in them. However, if you’re ever at a restaurant that offers a flourless cake or brownie such as Bonefish Grill, you’re in the clear so dig in!

6. Crackers

Whenever you order soup at a restaurant, be sure to not add crackers to it because they contain gluten

7. Licorice

Twizzlers, Red Vines, and other licorice treats contain wheat aka gluten. Gummy bears and most gummy candies are safe though! Always check the ingredient lists however just to be safe.

8. Pasta

Most wheat-based pastas contain gluten. The only time they don’t is if you order rice noodles. Thankfully many Italian restaurants offer gluten-free pasta!

9. Pizza

Pizza from the big/popular pizza joints including Pizza Hut and Papa Johns contain gluten. The same goes for some smaller ones. Thankfully some smaller pizza chains offer gluten free pizza. Plus, Dominos has one too! (Not safe for the gluten allergenic, however.)

10. Pretzels

Don’t get suckered in to a crab-stuffed soft pretzel or pretzel bites. Pretzels contain gluten.

11. Hamburger

Meat Some restaurants like to add bread crumbs to their hamburgers so be sure to ask you server if there is gluten in the hamburger meat before you order.

12. Meatballs

Don’t let the name fool you. Meatballs contain breadcrumbs and wheat. So always stay clear or at least ask your server first.

13. Soy Sauce

Is your mind blown yet? Yes, soy sauce contains gluten so be sure to watch out when you go out to eat at any Asian restaurant because chances are, there’s soy sauce in your meal, especially in fried rice.