You’ve undoubtedly heard that there are many sneaky sources of gluten, such as soy sauce, salad dressings, and soups. Sometimes even the most informed gluten-free folks get sick from products that seem safe (speaking from experience unfortunately). Keep yourself healthy by reading through this list of some of the more obscure foods and items that have glutened undeserving celiacs.
Foods
Enchilada Sauce- while Old El Paso is safe, be wary of Las Palmas
Pickles- some brands may contain malt vinegar
Flavored potato chips- here are your safe bets
Blue cheese- educate yourself on the blue cheese controversy
Hot chocolate mix- most are safe, but cross-contamination can be a concern
Other Items
Chewing gum- check this out before you chew
Toothpaste- be careful to avoid trace amounts of wheat
Body lotion/perfume- depending on your sensitivity, watch out for these ingredients in your cosmetics