Linda Runk HNC, HHP

Gluten Containing Products
If experiencing gluten intolerance symptoms, the products on this page should be avoided. Instead, concentrate on gluten free, brain healthy foods. This is sure to help maintain or improve brain health and function.

The following grains and starches contain gluten:
• Wheat
• Wheat germ
• Rye
• Barley
• Bulgur
• Couscous
• Farina
• Graham flour
• Kamut Matzo
• Semolina
• Spelt
• Triticale

The following foods often contain gluten:
• malt/malt flavoring
• soups
• commercial boullion and broths
• cold cuts
• French fries (often dusted with flour before freezing)
• processed cheese (e.g., Velveeta)
• mayonnaise
• ketchup
• malt vinegar
• soy sauce and teriyaki sauces
• salad dressings
• imitation crab meat, bacon, etc
• egg substitute
• tabbouleh
• sausage
• non-dairy creamer
• fried vegetables/tempura
• gravy
• marinades
• canned baked beans
• cereals
• commercially prepared chocolate milk
• breaded foods
• fruit fillings and puddings
• hot dogs
• ice cream
• root beer
• energy bars
• trail mix
• syrups
• seitan
• wheatgrass
• instant hot drinks
• flavored coffees and teas blue cheeses
• vodka
• wine coolers
• meatballs, meatloaf communion wafers
• veggie burgers
• roasted nuts
• beer
• oats and oat bran (unless certified GF)

The following are miscellaneous sources of gluten:
• shampoos
• cosmetics
• lipsticks, lip balm
• Play-Doh
• medications
• non self-adhesive stamps and envelopes
• vitamins and supplements (check label)
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The following ingredients are often code for gluten:
• Avena sativa Cyclodextrin
• Dextrin
• Fermented grain extract
• Hordeum distichon
• Hordeum vulgare
• Hydrolysate
• Hydrolyzed malt extract
• Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
• Maltodextrin
• Phytosphingosine extract
• Samino peptide complex
• Secale cereale
• Triticum aestivum
• Triticum vulgare
• Tocopherol/vitamin E
• Yeast extract
• Natural flavoring
• Brown rice syrup
• Modified food starch
• Hydrolyzed soy protein
• Caramel color (frequently made from barley)