Alcohol

Beer is the big one. Most beer is brewed from barley and contains gluten. Gluten-free beers exist but check the label. Wine and pure spirits (vodka, gin, whisky, rum, tequila) are generally considered safe because distillation removes gluten proteins. The debate continues among some coeliacs about grain-based spirits. Flavoured spirits, liqueurs, and pre-mixed drinks need checking.

Important: Traffic light ratings reflect the default gluten status of each food. Individual products may differ. Always check the label, especially for orange-rated foods.
14 Gluten Free 13 Check Label 7 Not Gluten Free
Not GF, not gluten freeAleNot GF, not gluten freeBeer (regular)Not GF, not gluten freeCoronaNot GF, not gluten freeHahn SuperDryNot GF, not gluten freeLagerNot GF, not gluten freeStoutNot GF, not gluten freeWheat beerCheck the labelAbsintheCheck the labelAperolCheck the labelBaileys Irish CreamCheck the labelBeer (gluten removed)Check the labelBourbonCheck the labelGinCheck the labelHard seltzerCheck the labelLiqueursCheck the labelPimm'sCheck the labelPre-mixed drinks or ready to drink (RTD)Check the labelSakeCheck the labelVodka (grain based)Check the labelWhisky or whiskeyGF, gluten freeBeer (gluten free)GF, gluten freeBrandyGF, gluten freeChampagneGF, gluten freeCiderGF, gluten freeMeadGF, gluten freeProseccoGF, gluten freeRumGF, gluten freeTequilaGF, gluten freeVermouthGF, gluten freeVodka (potato based)GF, gluten freeWine (fortified, port, or sherry)GF, gluten freeWine (red)GF, gluten freeWine (sparkling or champagne)GF, gluten freeWine (white)

Other Categories

Grains and Cereals

33 foods

Bread and Bakery

29 foods

Pasta and Noodles

23 foods

Sauces and Condiments

44 foods

Dairy

31 foods

Meat and Seafood

33 foods

Fruits and Vegetables

25 foods

Snacks and Sweets

61 foods

Drinks

24 foods

Baking Ingredients

26 foods

Processed Foods

63 foods

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