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Does McDonald's Offer Gluten-Free Menu Options?


Fofala Eixdeal

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Fofala Eixdeal Newbie

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.


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Fofala Eixdeal Newbie

Can anyone please suggest me a solution?

Scott Adams Grand Master

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 Newbie

No. They cook gluten containing items in the same oil

Scott Adams Grand Master

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. 

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Peggy M Rookie

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 Grand Master

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. 

 

 


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Scott Adams Grand Master

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.

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