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Is Chicken Broth Gluten-Free? Brands to Trust & Avoid

Homemade chicken broth is naturally GF, but many store-bought brands add wheat-based ingredients. Which brands are safe?

By Check Gluten Team · February 25, 2026

The Short Answer: Most Chicken Broth Is Gluten-Free, But Check

Homemade chicken broth (chicken, water, vegetables, salt) is always GF. Most major store-bought brands are also safe, but some contain wheat-based ingredients like hydrolyzed wheat protein or barley.

Safe Chicken Broth Brands

BrandGF StatusNotes

[Swanson (labeled GF)](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Swanson+chicken+broth+gluten+free&tag=reda04b-20)✅ GFLook for GF label

[Pacific Foods Organic](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Pacific+Foods+organic+chicken+broth&tag=reda04b-20)✅ GFCertified GF, organic

[Kettle & Fire Bone Broth](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Kettle+Fire+bone+broth+chicken&tag=reda04b-20)✅ GFPremium bone broth

[Kitchen Basics](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Kitchen+Basics+chicken+stock+gluten+free&tag=reda04b-20)✅ GFUnsalted option available

[College Inn](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=College+Inn+chicken+broth&tag=reda04b-20)⚠️ CheckSome varieties contain wheat

❌ Watch Out For

•Bouillon cubes — many contain wheat (Knorr, Maggi) as a filler

•Cream of chicken soup — usually thickened with wheat flour

•Flavored broths — may add soy sauce or wheat

•Store-brand broths — always check the label

Safe Bouillon Alternatives

•[Herb-Ox GF Bouillon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Herb+Ox+gluten+free+bouillon&tag=reda04b-20) — certified GF cubes

•[Better Than Bouillon (many GF)](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Better+Than+Bouillon+chicken+gluten+free&tag=reda04b-20) — paste form, great flavor

•[Orrington Farms GF Broth](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Orrington+Farms+gluten+free+broth&tag=reda04b-20) — powder form

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The Bottom Line

Most major brand chicken broth is GF, but always check the label. Avoid bouillon cubes unless certified GF. Pacific Foods and Swanson (GF-labeled) are the safest picks. Scan any broth with Check Gluten.

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