List of Gluten Free Food Additives

July 13, 2010- Gluten is a type of protein found in cereals like rye, wheat, and barley. People with coeliac or celiac disease cannot have gluten due to the health risk involved in gluten for them. There are some other people like those suffering from dermatitis herpetiformis and wheat allergy who can not have gluten. So, gluten free diet is recommended for them. However, in this age of advanced food processing, gluten free food is not very easily available. From bread to cake and biscuits, everything might have some amount of gluten resulting from the ingredients used for making them. As food additives too are made from many natural as well as synthetic substances, there is always the danger of their containing gluten. However, there are many gluten free food additives too in the market, thanks to the flag bearers of the gluten free cause. This article contains the list of such gluten free food additives for the people who must avoid gluten in their diet.

Gluten Free Food Additives

Those who need gluten free diet but also are not willing to leave out the tasty processed food items, must carefully read this list of food additives that are gluten free and must also ensure to read the label of food package to avoid any chance of consuming gluten even in slightest amount that is present in the form of food additives. They must check with the manufacturers if required. Here goes the list of safe and gluten free food additives

Acacia Gum
Acesulfame K
Acesulfame Potassium
Acetanisole
Acetophenone
Acorn Quercus
Adipic Acid
Agar
Agave
Albumen
Alfalfa
Algae
Algin
Alginic Acid
Alginate
Alkalized Cocoa
Allicin
Alpha-amylase

Aspartame (can cause IBS symptoms)
Aspartic Acid
Aspic
Astragalus Gummifer
Autolyzed Yeast Extract
Avena Sativia (Oats3)
Avena Sativia Extract (from Oats3)
Avidin
Azodicarbonamide
Baking Soda
Balsamic Vinegar
Beeswax
Beans (Adzuki, Hyacinth, Lentil, Mung, Chickpea, Tepary)
Benzoic acid
Beta Glucan (from Oats3)
Betaine
Beta Carotene
BHA
BHT
Bicarbonate of Soda
Biotin
Butylated Hydroxyanisole
Butyl Compounds
Calcium Acetate
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Caseinate
Calcium Chloride
Calcium Disodium
Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium Lactate
Calcium Pantothenate
Calcium Phosphate
Calcium Propionate
Calcium Silicate
Calcium Sorbate
Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate
Calcium Stearate
Calcium Sulfate
Calrose

Cane Vinegar
Caprylic Acid
Carageenan Chondrus Crispus
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Carmine
Carnauba Wax
Carob Bean Gum
Catalase
Cellulose1
Cellulose Ether
Cellulose Gum
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol
Choline Chloride
Chromium Citrate
Chymosin
Citric Acid
Citrus Red No. 2
Cochineal
Colloidal Silicon Dioxide
Copper Sulphate
Corn Gluten
D-Alpha-tocopherol
D-Calcium Pantothenate
Delactosed Whey
Demineralized Whey
Desamidocollagen
Dextran
Dextrose
Diglycerides
Dioctyl Sodium
Dioctyl Sodium Solfosuccinate
Dipotassium Phosphate
Disodium Guanylate
Disodium Inosinate
Disodium Phosphate
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid)
Elastin
Ester Gum
Ethyl Alcohol
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid
Ethyl Maltol
Ethyl Vanillin
Expeller Pressed Canola Oil
FD&C Blue No. 1 Dye
FD&C Blue No. 1 Lake
FD&C Blue No. 2 Dye
FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake
FD&C Green No. 3 Dye
FD&C Green No. 3 Lake
FD&C Red No. 3 Dye
FD&C Red No. 40 Dye
FD&C Red No. 40 Lake
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Dye
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Dye
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Lake

Ferric Orthophosphate
Ferrous Gluconate
Ferrous Fumerate
Ferrous Lactate
Ferrous Sulfate
Folic Acid-Folacin
Formaldehyde
Fructose
Fumaric Acid
Galactose
Gelatin
Glucoamylase
Gluconolactone
Glucose
Glucose Syrup
Glutamate (free)
Glutamic Acid
Glutamine (amino acid)
Glutinous Rice
Glycerides
Glycerin
Glycerol Monooleate
Glycol Monosterate
Glycol
Glycolic acid
Grape Skin Extract
Guar Gum
Gum Arabic
Gum Base
Gum Tragacanth
Honey
Hops
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrolyzed Caseinate
Hypromellose

Alpha-lactalbumin
Aluminum
Amaranth
Ambergris
Ammonium Hydroxide
Ammonium Phosphate
Ammonium Sulphate
Amylose
Amylopectin
Annatto
Annatto Color
Anticaking agents like E460 and E 551
Apple Cider Vinegar
Arabic Gum
Arrowroot
Artichokes
Artificial Butter Flavor
Artificial Flavoring
Ascorbic Acid

Illepe
Iodine
Inulin
Invert Sugar
Iron Ammonium Citrate
Isinglass
Keratin
K-Carmine Color
K-Gelatin
Lactalbumin Phosphate
Lactase
Lactic Acid
Licorice Extract
Lipase
Magnesium Carbonate
Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium Oxide
Maltodextrin
Maltol
Manganese Sulfate
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Milk Protein Isolate
Millet
Monocalcium Phosphate
Monoglycerides
Mono and Diglycerides
monosaccharides
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Niacin
Oleic Acid
Oleoresin
Olestra
Oleyl Alcohol/Oil
Orange B
Oryzanol
Palmitic Acid
Pantothenic Acid

Papain
Paprika
Paraffin
Peppers
Pepsin
Peru Balsam
Petrolatum
PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate)
Phenylalanine
Phosphoric Acid
Phosphoric Glycol
Polydextrose
Polyethylene Glycol
Polyglycerol
Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR)
Polysorbates
Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 80
Potassium Benzoate
Potassium Caseinate
Potassium Citrate
Potassium Iodide
Potassium Lactate
Potassium Matabisulphite
Potassium Sorbate
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Quinoa
Riboflavin
Saffron
Sago
Silicon Dioxide
Soba (be sure its 100% buckwheat)
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
Sodium Acetate
Sodium Alginate
Sodium Ascorbate
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Caseinate
Sodium Citrate
Sodium Erythrobate
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Sodium Lactate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Metabisulphite
Sodium Nitrate
Sodium Phosphate
Sodium Polyphosphate
Sodium Silaco Aluminate
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Sodium Sulphite
Sodium Stannate
Sodium Tripolyphosphate
Sorbic Acid
Sorbitan Monostearate
Sorbitol-Mannitol (can cause IBS symptoms)
Sorghum
Soy
Stevia
Subflower Seed
Succotash (corn and beans)
Tartaric Acid
Tartrazine
Thiamin Hydrochloride
Thiamine Mononitrate
Thiamine Hydrochloride
Titanium Dioxide
Turmeric (Kurkuma)
TVP
Tyrosine
Vinegar (All except Malt)
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla Flavoring
Vitamin A (retinol)
Vitamin A Palmitate
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B-12
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B6
Vitamin D
Vitamin E Acetate
Xanthan Gum
Xylitol
Yeast
Zinc Oxide
Zinc Sulfate