Gluten-Free Condiments & Sauces

No, traditional soy sauce contains wheat and is NOT gluten-free. Use tamari or coconut aminos instead.

Yes, natural peanut butter is gluten-free. Peanuts are naturally free of gluten. Most major brands are safe — check flavored varieties.

Yes, most ketchup is gluten-free. Major brands like Heinz, Hunt's, and French's are all safe for celiacs.

Most yellow mustard is gluten-free. Watch for wheat flour in some Dijon mustards and specialty mustards that may use beer or malt vinegar.

Most plain hummus is gluten-free since it's made from chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice. Watch for flavored varieties with wheat-based additives or shared production lines.

Yes, most mayonnaise is gluten-free. Mayo is made from eggs, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice — all naturally gluten-free ingredients.

Most salsa is naturally gluten-free since it's made from tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices. Some brands add wheat-based thickeners or malt vinegar.

No, most gravy is made with wheat flour as a thickener. Make GF gravy using cornstarch, arrowroot, or GF flour instead.

Yes, most pickles are naturally gluten-free. Pickles are cucumbers in vinegar brine — no gluten. Watch for malt vinegar varieties.

No, most teriyaki sauce contains soy sauce (wheat) as a primary ingredient. Use GF teriyaki sauce made with tamari instead.

Traditional Worcestershire sauce contains malt vinegar (barley). Some brands like Lea & Perrins are debated. GF alternatives exist.

Many ranch dressings are gluten-free, but some contain modified food starch from wheat or malt flavoring. Always check the label.

Yes, Nutella is gluten-free. It does not contain any ingredients derived from wheat, barley, or rye.

No, traditional yeast extract spreads like Vegemite and Marmite contain barley gluten. Gluten-free certified versions are available in Australia and the UK.

It depends. Rice-based miso (shiro/genmai) is gluten-free, but barley miso (mugi) contains gluten. Always check the type.

It depends. Kimchi is fermented vegetables and often gluten-free, but some recipes use wheat-based fish sauce, soy sauce, or barley — check the label.

Yes. Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds and is naturally gluten-free. Check only for shared-equipment cross-contamination.

It depends. Some Caesar dressings are gluten-free, but others contain Worcestershire or wheat-based thickeners — and the croutons add gluten.

Yes. Most hot sauces (Tabasco, Frank’s, Cholula) are made from peppers, vinegar, and salt and are gluten-free. Check thick or specialty sauces.

It depends. Many BBQ sauces are gluten-free, but some contain soy sauce, malt, or wheat-based thickeners — check the label.

Yes. Balsamic vinegar is made from grapes and is gluten-free — unlike malt vinegar, which contains barley.

No. Most oyster sauce is thickened with wheat flour and contains gluten. Gluten-free oyster sauce is available from a few brands.

No. Malt vinegar is made from barley and contains gluten — unlike balsamic, wine, cider, and distilled vinegars, which are gluten-free.

Yes. Apple cider vinegar is made from apples and is gluten-free — only malt vinegar (from barley) contains gluten.

Yes. Traditional pesto (basil, oil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic) is gluten-free — just check jarred pesto for added thickeners.

Yes. The popular Huy Fong Sriracha is gluten-free (chili, sugar, salt, garlic, vinegar). Check other brands’ labels.

It depends. Real wasabi is gluten-free, but most "wasabi" paste is horseradish-based and can contain wheat or wheat-based fillers.

It depends. Pure fish sauce (anchovies + salt) is gluten-free, but some brands add wheat — choose a gluten-free-labeled fish sauce.