Gluten-free? Not so fast. Watch out for this list of surprising foods that contain gluten

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If you have celiac-disease, gluten-sensitivity or for some other reason you’re not eating gluten-the protein found in wheat, rye and barley-you probably know to steer clear of big, obvious offenders like bread, pasta and baked goods.

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But there are also foods that are sometimes made with gluten-containing ingredients that you wouldn’t necessarily expect to contain gluten. Here’s a list of surprising foods that are not gluten-free-a must-read if you have celiac-disease, are eating gluten-free or cooking for someone who is.

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Fortunately, thanks to the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, it is easier now to identify wheat-containing ingredients: if a food or an ingredient contains wheat or protein derived from wheat, the word “wheat” must appear clearly on the food label.

So read your food labels closely!

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