Is Worcestershire Sauce Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 12/03/2020 - One question we get often is about celiac disease and Worcestershire sauce. Specifically, is Worcestershire sauce gluten free and safe for people with celiac disease? 

Since 1835, Lea & Perrins has made their original Worcestershire sauce without gluten. The bottle is clearly marked as gluten-free, and the only allergen listed is fish: anchovies.

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In the USA, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce is made with distilled white vinegar, molasses, sugar, water, salt, onion, anchovies, garlic, clove, tamarind extract, natural flavoring, and chili pepper extract. These ingredients are all on Celiac.com's list of Safe Gluten-Free Ingredients.

Most brands of Worcestershire sauce are made from the same or similar ingredients, and are also gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease.

Also, it has been reported that  Lea & Perrins original Worcestershire sauce in other countries may not be gluten-free, and may contain unsafe barley malt or wheat ingredients. As always, check labels and watch out for products that include wheat and gluten.

Here's a list of top brands of gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.