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    Is Malt-O-Meal Cereal Gluten-Free?

    Reviewed and edited by a celiac disease expert.

    Wondering if Malt-O-Meal cereal is gluten-free? Some flavors are. Some are not. Here's the rundown.

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    Celiac.com 01/20/2023 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain brands and products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about breakfast cereals. We did an article on top brands of gluten-free breakfast cereals, including brands of rice, oat, corn and granola cereals, but the questions keep coming.

    Lately we've seen a lot of people asking about Malt-O-Meal cereal. Specifically, is Malt-O-Meal gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is some kinds are and some are not. Here's the rundown.

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     Original and many other Malt-O-Meal cereals are made with wheat, so they are not gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease.

    However, Malt-O-Meal makes a number of cereals without gluten-ingredients, and which list no known allergens. Some of these may include oats, so choose carefully.

    Gluten-free Malt-O-Meal Cereals

    Formulations can change, so always carefully read labels and avoid gluten ingredients.

    Did we miss any favorite gluten-free Malt-O-Meal cereals? Share in our comments below.


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    Guest Cereal

    Why isn't puffed rice cereals gluten free

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    6 minutes ago, Guest Cereal said:

    Why isn't puffed rice cereals gluten free

    Check the ingredients. Does it contain malt extract or malt flavoring? There could also be cross contamination with wheat, barley or rye during processing.

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    2 hours ago, Guest Cereal said:

    Why isn't puffed rice cereals gluten free

    This article is specifically about Malt-O-Meal cereals.

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    Any info on cross contamination between lines with Malt O Meal? I ate their crispy rice today (Feb/11/23) & bit into a small piece of a different texture that had a distinctly cinnamon flavor. My husband ate the same cereal yesterday & is mid gluten reaction now. Not the first time we’ve both reacted to MOM gluten-free cereals since the last bag design change, but thought it was a coincidence.  Very concerning.

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    According to their site:

    https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/faq/#which-post-cereals-and-products-are-gluten-free

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    Post Consumer Brands manufacturing plants follow strict food safety protocols, including good manufacturing practices, cleaning procedures, and separation of ingredients. We test our products to ensure that our gluten-free products meet the FDA definition and standard for the gluten-free label.

    Read the ingredient statement each time you purchase a product to ensure no changes have occurred. Please look for the ‘Gluten Free’ burst on packages at your favorite stores.

     

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    Is Berry Colossal Crunch gluten free? This gluten free is very new for me. There are so many things I'm so scared to eat!

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    It does not say gluten-free on the label, and includes oats which are not marked as gluten-free. Since oats are usually cross-contaminated with wheat you should NOT consider Berry Colossal Crunch to be gluten-free.

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    Jefferson Adams is Celiac.com's senior writer and Digital Content Director. He earned his B.A. and M.F.A. at Arizona State University. His articles, essays, poems, stories and book reviews have appeared in numerous magazines, journals, and websites, including North American Project, Antioch Review, Caliban, Mississippi Review, Slate, and more. He is the author of more than 2,500 articles on celiac disease. His university coursework includes studies in science, scientific methodology, biology, anatomy, physiology, medicine, logic, and advanced research. He previously devised health and medical content for Colgate, Dove, Pfizer, Sharecare, Walgreens, and more. Jefferson has spoken about celiac disease to the media, including an appearance on the KQED radio show Forum, and is the editor of numerous books, including "Cereal Killers" by Scott Adams and Ron Hoggan, Ed.D.

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