Here’s some examples to walk you through the process of finding products that are free of gluten and the top nine food allergens.

  • This product has a gluten-free label. ✔️

  • There are no allergens listed in plain language, a contains statement, or parentheses. ✔️

This product is gluten & allergen free. 👍

  • This product is labeled as gluten-free. ✔️

  • There are no allergens listed in plain language, a contains statement, or parentheses. ✔️

This product is gluten & allergen free. 👍

  • This product has milk (a major food allergen) called out using a contains statement. ❌

This product is NOT gluten & allergen free.👎

  • This product is labeled gluten-free. ✔️

  • There are no allergens listed in plain language, a contains statement, or parentheses. ✔️

This product is gluten & allergen free. 👍

  • This product has sesame (a major food allergen) called out on the front of the label; using plain language; and using a contains statement. ❌

This product is NOT gluten & allergen free.👎

  • This product is labeled gluten-free. ✔️

  • There are no allergens listed in plain language, a contains statement, or parentheses. ✔️

This product is gluten & allergen free. 👍

  • This product has fish (a major food allergen) called out using parentheses. ❌

This product is NOT gluten & allergen free.👎

  • This product is not labeled gluten-free, but there are no gluten-containing ingredients listed.✔️

  • There are no allergens listed in plain language, a contains statement, or parentheses. ✔️

This product is gluten & allergen free. 👍

  • This product does not have a gluten-free label, but has no gluten-containing ingredients listed. ✔️

  • There is a contains statement calling out tree nut (coconut), but as explained earlier, coconut is not technically a nut, it’s a fruit — which makes coconut safe for Without Options recipes.✔️

This product is gluten & allergen free. 👍

If you have any further questions about sourcing safe ingredients, reach out to: info@withoutoptions.com