In its natural form, both peanuts and peanut butter are gluten-free.
Many store-bought brands of peanut butter are also gluten-free, with gluten-containing peanut butter tending to be the exception rather than the rule. But beyond the basics of peanuts, oil, sweetener and salt, there can be additional ingredients, particularly in more-processed brands. Rarely, these added ingredients can be gluten-containing, so always be on the lookout for the gluten-free label.
Additionally, some brands may be processed in facilities that also process wheat. This information will almost always be on the jar, so please consider your risks of cross-contact before buying. However, when safe manufacturing protocols are in place, itispossible to safely manufacture gluten-free food for people with celiac disease in a shared facility.
At most grocery stores there are many varieties of safe, gluten-free peanut butter, so if you can’t determine whether a product is gluten-free or not, it’s best to stick to one that is labeled as such.
FAQs
In its natural form, both peanuts and peanut butter are gluten-free. Many store-bought brands of peanut butter are also gluten-free, with gluten-containing peanut butter tending to be the exception rather than the rule.
What brand of peanut butter is gluten-free? ›
It's easy to enjoy peanut butter on a gluten-free diet, especially if you choose gluten-free-certified brands like Justin's and Peanut Butter & Co. If you're not particularly sensitive to trace gluten, you should be fine with gluten-free labeled traditional brands such as Smuckers or Jif.
Is peanut butter gluten free for celiacs? ›
Peanuts, peanut butter and peanut flour are all naturally gluten-free foods, which means they are safe for someone with Celiac Disease to eat.
Is Skippy peanut butter celiac safe? ›
Does SKIPPY® Peanut Butter have gluten in it? Nope! If you're eating gluten-free, you're good to go with SKIPPY® Peanut Butter! All varieties are gluten-free.
Is Jif peanut butter certified gluten-free? ›
Is Jif® peanut butter gluten free? The vast majority of our peanut butters are certified gluten free. We encourage you to look for gluten free claim on the back label of your jar for the most accurate information.
Is Smucker's peanut butter gluten free? ›
Smucker's fruit spreads, natural peanut butters, fruit syrups, Sugar Free Breakfast Syrup, Pure Maple Syrup, Portion Control Products and ice cream toppings do not contain ingredients derived from gluten; however, these products do not meet our established criteria for a "gluten-free" claim for one or more reasons.
What is a gluten-free alternative to peanut butter? ›
Soy Nut Butter
A great gluten-free, dairy-free peanut butter alternative, it also has less saturated fat than many of the nut butter options, making it a great low-fat peanut butter alternative.
Which peanut butter is healthier Skippy or Jif? ›
The Jif brand contains 10 fewer milligrams of sodium, 1 less gram of added sugar, and more calcium, iron, niacin, vitamin E, and potassium per serving when compared with SKIPPY.
Are bananas gluten-free? ›
Bananas (in their natural form) are 100% gluten-free. If you experience issues with eating bananas it may be because of a couple of proteins present in bananas – Marlow over at glutenhatesme.com has an excellent and detailed post on this issue so please head on over to her blog to read more.
Are M&Ms gluten-free? ›
The following Mars candies have no gluten-containg ingredients: M&Ms (except pretzel, crispy, and potentially seasonal items) Milky Way Caramel Bars (not the original Milky Way Bar) Snickers Bars.
Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter came up the most when we asked dietitians for the best peanut butter, particularly because it's economical and meets the dietitians' requirements of being made of just two ingredients: peanuts and salt. This is one of the best mainstream peanut butter brands on the market.
Are potatoes gluten-free? ›
The simple answer is yes — potatoes are gluten-free. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Potatoes aren't grains, they're a type of starchy vegetable. That's good news for people who can't tolerate gluten because they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
Is Cool Whip gluten-free? ›
YES, Cool Whip is gluten-free!
Although it does not carry a gluten-free certification on the label, Cool Whip doesn't contain any sources of gluten. In addition, Kraft Heinz states that cross-contamination with gluten has not occurred during the manufacturing of Cool Whip products.
Is Reese's PB gluten-free? ›
All varieties of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are gluten-free except seasonal shaped items (i.e. Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs). NOTE: Double check to make sure your Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are made by Hershey before buying them.
Does Peter Pan peanut butter have gluten? ›
All varieties of Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Peanut Spread are made without adding any potential gluten-containing ingredients such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats.
Are Hershey Kisses gluten-free? ›
There are 50+ HERSHEY'S KISSES products labeled as gluten free. Always refer to each package for current ingredients and allergen statements to make an informed decision about Hershey products. If you have additional questions, contact Customer Service or explore our gluten free labeled Hershey products.
In its natural form, both peanuts and peanut butter are gluten-free.