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    Are Refried Beans Gluten-Free?

    Reviewed and edited by a celiac disease expert.

    Wondering if refried beans are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? Look no further.

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    Celiac.com 05/08/2021 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about refried beans. 

    Specifically, are refried beans are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease?

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    Most basic refried beans are just cooked pinto beans, lard, salt, distilled vinegar, spices, onion powder, garlic powder. 

    So, in the pure sense refried beans are naturally gluten-free to start and are unlikely to contain gluten, unless gluten is added later in the manufacturing process. There are a couple of major brands that include "gluten-free" on their label, so if you have any concerns look for one of these.

    We haven't seen or heard of any refried bean brands that include wheat ingredients. So, we regard refried beans as a food that is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease.

    As always, read labels, and allergen warnings, and avoid any ingredients that may include gluten.



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    Besides cross contamination, some vinegars used in refried beans could have gluten because they were made from wheat or other gluten grains, right?

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    30 minutes ago, Guest bighonda said:

    Besides cross contamination, some vinegars used in refried beans could have gluten because they were made from wheat or other gluten grains, right?

    Yes, but given that there would also be the issue of whether the vinegar made from grain product is produced by fermentation or distillation. Theoretically, vinegar distilled from gluten containing grains should not have gluten.

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    If the ingredient is "distilled vinegar," it is gluten-free. I've never seen fermented vinegar used in canned refried beans.

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