Does McDonald's Offer Gluten-Free Menu Options?

[Fofala Eixdeal]

Are the French fries free from gluten? Additionally, could you inform me about any other gluten-free options available on the menu? My three-year-old son has gluten intolerance, and I would like to offer him a treat from McDonald's.

[Fofala Eixdeal]

Can anyone please suggest me a solution?

[Scott Adams]

According to the Gluten Intolerance Group their French fries are gluten-free, even though they contain trace amounts of hydrolyzed wheat in their beef flavoring--but just make sure they are using a dedicated fryer for their fries:

 

[Susan Doss]

No. They cook gluten containing items in the same oil

[Scott Adams]

Currently they do not cook other items that contain gluten in their fryers--they do cook their breakfast hash browns in them, but they have in the recent past. I've spoken to many McDonald's and have been eating their fries for years. 

[Peggy M]

I spoke with the area manager from McDonalds and was told not to eat the fries. Even though it is a dedicated fryer, the fries have gluten on them.

[Scott Adams]

McDonald's French fries in the U.S. are generally considered safe for most with celiac disease. However, there is some concern within the gluten-sensitive community because the fries are made with a "natural beef flavor" that includes hydrolyzed wheat as a component. According to McDonald's, the wheat in the flavoring is processed in a way that removes gluten, but since they do not test the final product for gluten content, there is no absolute guarantee that they are gluten-free. However, there is ongoing debate in the celiac community due to concerns about cross-contamination or the ingredients used in the flavoring. Some people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity may react to them, while others do not. 

 

 

[Scott Adams]

Three people in my family with celiac disease have eating their fries for years with zero issues, but I can understand why some very sensitive celiacs my way to avoid them.