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Which foods contain Gluten?
Experts agree that
food storage kits are an essential part of emergency preparedness. It is
often agreed upon that many of the best foods to include are those that
have a long shelf-life. Unfortunately, for those that are following a
gluten-free diet, many of these foods are on the list of those to avoid.
So what, exactly, is gluten?
Gluten is a storage protein found in some grains and not in others.
Wheat, rye, barley and oats all contain gluten while soy, amaranth and
buck wheat do not. Thanks to gluten, we have chewy pizza dough, dense
bagels and bread that bends without tearing. People that have celiac
disease, dermatitis herpetiformis or a wheat allergy are advised to
follow a gluten-free diet.
Many people who follow a gluten-free diet do not consider it a ‘diet’
but, rather, a lifestyle change. A great percentage of the foods
available to use in the grocery store contain gluten and it can be a
rather intense undertaking to find foods that are gluten-free. Consumers
who need or simply desire to make this lifestyle change must become
experts at reading food labels.
To make it easier for those just beginning a gluten-free lifestyle, we
have compiled a list of foods that contain gluten and should therefore
be avoided:
Breads and Starches
- Muesli, farina, oatmeal and hot cereals like Cream of Wheat
- Bread crumbs
- Couscous, barley and bulgar
- Crackers and pretzels
- Pre-packaged rice or noodles
- Flours: wheat, white, gluten, graham, high protein, durum and pastry
- Kamut
- Oats, oat bran, rye and semolina
- Wheat germ
- Certain rice cakes, crackers and popcorn cakes
- Tortillas made of wheat or flour
- Foods containing spelt or triticale
Dairy
- Drinks containing chocolate: hot cocoa mixes, milk and other drinks
- Malted milk
- Processed cheese
- Certain ice creams, yogurts and puddings
Fruits and Vegetables
- Breaded vegetables
- Baby food containing fruits with added starch
- Cream soups
- Any jam, jelly or spread with thickeners added
- Certain pies and pastries
- French fries and flavored chips
Meat and Protein
- Any meat that is breaded
- Canned baked beans
- Casseroles that are made with pasta or flour
- Any deli or lunch meat made with processed vegetable protein
- Corned beef
- Imitation seafood or bacon
Soups and Sauces
- Canned or dried soup made with noodles
- Certain salad dressings
- Dips
- Canned gravies containing flour
- Rice syrup
- Some seasoning mixes and sauces
While we have tried to make this list as inclusive as possible, it would
take pages to list each individual food. Some foods like pastas, for
instance, may contain ingredients listed in the breads and starches
category and should be avoided.
Be sure, when compiling your emergency food storage kit, that you keep
this list of foods to avoid handy, especially if you are following a
gluten-free diet due to medical reasons. With careful planning, you can
put together a kit that will help you survive an emergency in the most
healthy way possible.
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