Are Dairy Products Gluten Free? Which Dairy Products Contain Gluten?

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Gluten Free Australia   >  Gluten Free FAQ   > Are Dairy Products Gluten Free?

So you give up gluten... then the questions arise:

• Are dairy products gluten free?
• Is there gluten In cheese?
• Does It make a difference if its in its natural form or processed?

After giving up gluten along with any other allergies - some people are mortified at the idea of giving up dairy as well. While I know a number of people who also have a dairy allergy - those who do not can find a number of dairy products which are free of gluten.

Processed Vs. Natural.

Processed dairy products do have a higher likelihood of containing gluten. This is because wheat products can often be used to thicken or bulk out the product.

Cheeses to be weary of:

blue cheese can contain gluten, this is because bread is sometimes placed around the cheese blocks to form veins. This is not always the case - as some creameries use grapes instead of bread to achieve this.

Shredded Cheese:

Some US companies use flour to stop shredded cheese from sticking in the pack.

Other Products:

Milk seems to be fine - but flavored milks could contain thickeners - caramel colors or maltodextrin so read the packet. - also watch out for thick shakes - unless you read the label on the thickener.

So really it depends on the supplier and the processed they use to make the dairy products. I always read labels - and when in doubt i ring the free phone line of the company to verify!