For those of us who are gluten-sensitive or suffer from celiac disease, knowing what foods contain gluten is an absolute life-saver and a necessity.
However, many of those who are trying to cut down on gluten or eliminate it from their diets for health reasons might not be familiar with some foods that few know contain gluten. Here are some that you should keep an eye on if you’re looking to cut out gluten.
Cornbread
Cornbread, classic food in the Southern United States, has a confusing name. Despite its main ingredient being cornmeal, which doesn’t contain gluten, cornbread also typically contains wheat flour, which does contain gluten.
Soy Sauce
Did you know that one of the main components of soy sauce is wheat? Well, unfortunately, this tasty Japanese sauce contains a ton of gluten. Fortunately, there are now gluten-free versions available on the market.
Ice Cream
You really have to be careful with ice cream if you’re looking to avoid gluten. Some are gluten-free, but many others contain wheat flour or barley syrup as a thickening agent. Of course, some also contain gluten-rich ingredients like cookies or brownies. Keep a close eye on this dessert.
Meat Substitutes
There are certainly plenty of gluten-free meat substitutes on the market such as black bean burgers and tofu-based products, but some are packed with gluten. Those that contain seitan, especially, are not gluten-free.
