Gluten-Free in London

Certified gluten-free oats are safe for most coeliacs in the UK, but some may react to the oat protein avenin.

No, mainstream UK soy sauces contain wheat. Look for certified gluten-free options in the "Free From" aisle.

UK chocolates frequently use barley malt extract. Always check Cadbury and Mars labels.

McDonald's UK fries are gluten-free and cooked in dedicated fryers. Check other restaurants for shared fryers.

UK back bacon and streaky bacon are gluten-free. Watch out for cross-contamination at breakfast.

Gluten-removed beers can legally be labeled "gluten-free" in the UK if they test below 20 ppm.

UK bread is unsafe. Genius, Warburtons Gluten Free, and Promise Gluten Free are popular local brands.

UK chains like PizzaExpress offer Coeliac UK accredited gluten-free pizzas prepared safely.

Plain UK ice cream is safe, but check for barley malt in chocolate flavors. Walls is a popular safe brand.

UK guidelines consider all distilled vodka, including wheat-based brands like Absolut, to be safe.

UK and European Cheerios contain wheat and barley and are NOT gluten-free. Always check local labels.

Heinz Ketchup is gluten-free, but watch out for traditional brown sauce (HP Sauce) which contains rye and barley.

UK yellow and Dijon mustards are usually safe, but Colman's English Mustard contains wheat.

Most traditional British sausages contain rusk (wheat breadcrumbs) and are NOT gluten-free unless specifically labeled.

Heinz and Hellmann's mayonnaise are gluten-free, but salad cream may contain barley malt vinegar.

Coeliac UK considers all distilled whiskey (including Scotch) to be gluten-free and safe.

UK crisps are generally safe, but Salt & Vinegar flavors often contain barley malt vinegar extract.

Most classic UK canned soups (like Heinz Cream of Tomato) contain wheat flour. Look for "Free From" ranges.

Traditional gravy and Bisto granules contain wheat. Use Bisto Best or "Free From" gravy granules.

Standard UK licorice contains wheat. Look for Panda Gluten-Free or Lakrids by Bülow.

Standard pickles are safe, but traditional pickled onions or walnuts use malt vinegar (barley).

In the UK, Lea & Perrins contains barley malt vinegar, but Coeliac UK considers it safe due to processing.

Ranch dressing is less common in the UK and may contain wheat-based thickeners. Check labels.

UK Doritos Tangy Cheese and Chilli Heatwave contain barley and wheat, making them unsafe.

Regular Oreos contain wheat. UK supermarkets carry own-brand GF sandwich cookies.

Sushi is safe in the UK if you avoid imitation crab. Chains like Yo! Sushi and Itsu offer clear allergen guides and GF soy sauce.

UK oat milk is safe if certified gluten-free. Look for the Crossed Grain logo.

Standard Marmite contains barley and wheat, but Unilever makes a certified Marmite Gluten Free.