Celiac patients know they should avoid wheat pasta and rye bread, but sometimes gluten can be somewhat “hidden” in foods, cosmetics, medications and other items.
Here are some products that may contain gluten:
• Cosmetics (lipstick, lip balm)
• Herbal or nutritional supplements
• Medications
• Playdough
• Personal care items (toothpaste, mouthwash)
• Condiments
• Sauces and gravies (soy sauce, etc.)
• Candy and candy bars
• Communion wafers
• Processed meat products (meat substitutes)
• Soup bases
• Beer, ales, lager, malt beverages, malt vinegars
Read food and product labels carefully and do your research to find out which foods contain gluten. You may need to contact the manufacturer.