Is there gluten in products containing salt?

by Suzie Stocker
(Nelson, NZ)

When I check out the NZ Allergy Data Base and look under the Snack food category I find only Freedom Foods

POTATO CHIPS - NO ADDED SALT. Does this mean that all other (unflavoured but salted) brands are not gluten free?
Thanks, Suzie


Gluten Free Kiwis Reply:

Hey Suzie - It most likely means it has not been updated in a while. It really depends on the potato chip manufacturer.

e.g. -
1. Do they mix wheat/gluten into the potato mix like pringles.
2. Is there wheat/gluten in the flavoring on the chip e.g. salt and vinegar.
3. Is there wheat as a filler or thickening agent.
4. Are they milled in the same plant as gluten containing cereals.

There is no hard and fast rule - your best option is to read the packet as it varies from chip to chip. I have found that gluten can also be hidden in food additives like maltodextrin (msg which can be derived from seaweed).

I normally eat those kettle chips in ready salted flavour - I can not verify there gf status, but they appear to have 3 ingredients salt, potato and canola oil.

Hope this helps.
Lucy The Gluten Free Kiwi