Celiac disease: Eating a gluten-free diet

What foods contain gluten?

Gluten is found in wheat, rye, and barley. Common foods that contain gluten include:

• Bagels.
• Bread.
• Breakfast cereals made with wheat, barley, or rye, or with the term malt or malted in their names. Malt is made from barley.
• Crackers.
• Pasta.
• Pizza.

While some foods are labeled wheat-free, this does not mean that they are gluten-free. For example, some food labels list hydrolyzed vegetable protein. This sounds harmless, but this protein is often made from wheat and can contain a lot of gluten.

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Author:	Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: July 6, 2006
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Jerry S. Trier, MD - Gastroenterology
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