Is calamari Gluten Free?

No. This product is not gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains gluten and 3 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's not gluten free

  • wheat flour
  • modified wheat starch
  • yeast extract
  • natural flavors

wheat flour

Dietitian note

Wheat is the most popular cereal grain in the world. It can be found in a wide variety of foods from pastas and breads to chips and other savory snacks. Wheat and all its derivatives contain gluten.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

CALAMARI: CALAMARI, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), WHEY, YEAST, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN MOISTURE), PARSLEY, ONION POWDER, CULTURED BUTTERMILK POWDER, SPICE EXTRACTIVE, DEHYDRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE. MARINARA SAUCE: TOMATOES, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, CITRIC ACID), SALT, OLIVE OIL, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), ASCORBIC ACID.

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What is a Gluten Free diet?

A gluten-free diet excludes all foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It's essential for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy, as consuming gluten can trigger inflammation and digestive issues. Common gluten-containing foods include bread, pasta, cereals, and baked goods, though many gluten-free alternatives now exist using rice, corn, or almond flour. Beyond medical necessity, some people choose a gluten-free lifestyle for perceived health benefits, though experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals when eliminating gluten-containing grains.