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Ketchup Gluten Free?

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igd Newbie
igd
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Hi Everyone!

Does anyone know if store brand ketchup has gluten in it? I used Giant brand catsup and got sick 2 nights in a row! The ingredient that I am suspicious of is "natural flavors" I did read somewhere that Heinz brand is gluten-free, so I will be buying that brand from now on!

Thanks!

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Franceen Explorer
Franceen
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Clan Thompson list of gluten-free Foods has about 50 Giant Brand foods including mustard and other sauces, but not ketchup. All of the items listed are gluten-free.

Clan Thompson has about 20 different ketchup's listed and all of them are gluten-free, including Safeway, HyVee, Winn Dixie, and other supermarket brands. But not Giant brand!

I generally buy Heinz for same reason as you, but have had Giant brand in the past. I have never had a problem with Giant brand ketchup or any ketchup in a restaurant (even in foreign country).

Hmmm.

igd Newbie
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Clan Thompson list of gluten-free Foods has about 50 Giant Brand foods including mustard and other sauces, but not ketchup. All of the items listed are gluten-free.

Clan Thompson has about 20 different ketchup's listed and all of them are gluten-free, including Safeway, HyVee, Winn Dixie, and other supermarket brands. But not Giant brand!

I generally buy Heinz for same reason as you, but have had Giant brand in the past. I have never had a problem with Giant brand ketchup or any ketchup in a restaurant (even in foreign country).

Hmmm.

Thanx for your reply, Franceen! I am a newbie, so am still figuring it all out. This blog is great!

Rpm999 Contributor
Rpm999
Posted

is there a link to that list? curious to see all the sauces

Franceen Explorer
Franceen
Posted

The list is a subscription (download the product), but there are some free things on the site. Here is the link:

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They have programmed their application not to allow copy and paste because it is a pay-for subscription. I find this list very helpful, plus they include an "ingredients checker" which helps with stuff you find on labels as ingredients - like "pregelatinized starch" etc.

There are other lists on the web that are free out there and have been included in many posts here. I rely on Clan Thompson, the mgf sites/email to mfg and my own reading of labels.

If someone else can post some of the free lists on the web, that would be helpful to you!

Phyllis28 Apprentice
Phyllis28
Posted

I use Annie's Naturals Organic Ketchup. It is labeled gluten free. I've never seen it in a regular grocery store. I find it at WholeFoods or Healthfood stores.

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Guest j_mommy
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I use Heinz!

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  • 3 years later...
mmiller Newbie
mmiller
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I am confused now, I thought ketchup was safe (gluten free). Is hunts ketchup gluten free? I have read conflicting things. Thank you for you help

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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I am confused now, I thought ketchup was safe (gluten free). Is hunts ketchup gluten free? I have read conflicting things. Thank you for you help

I haven't found any Ketchup that isn't gluten-free - main brands anyway.look them up on website.

This post is 3 years old, do any info on here may be outdated.

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Hunts is a Con- Agra product. con- Agra says they will clearly label gluten of any type.

  • 1 year later...
abs Newbie
abs
Posted

Heinz and Hunts are both gluten free!

I think Hunts back in 2005 or so used to have wheat in their ketchup but not anymore.

Those are the only two I ever use so I'm not sure about any others.

Silencio Enthusiast
Silencio
Posted

Heinz and Hunts are both gluten free!

I think Hunts back in 2005 or so used to have wheat in their ketchup but not anymore.

Those are the only two I ever use so I'm not sure about any others.

This thread is over a year old.

psawyer Proficient
psawyer
Posted

This thread is over a year old.

It is. But nevertheless, I am not aware of a ketchup in Canada or the US that currently contains gluten. Once upon a time, Heinz Organic Ketchup contained malt vinegar (barley). It contains a different, gluten-free, vinegar today.

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