Is Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice Gluten Free?

No. This product is not gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains gluten and 4 ingredients contain gluten depending on the source.

Why it's not gluten free

  • wheat
  • soy sauce
  • modified food starch
  • yeast extract
  • dextrin

wheat

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

soy sauce
modified food starch
yeast extract

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Description

Savory, mildly smoky flavor with balanced umami; texture mixes tender morsels, a fluffy base, and occasional crisped edges, producing moist but not soggy bites. Commonly reheated for quick weeknight meals, used as a side or base to bulk out dinners. Reviews note convenience, consistent taste, and occasional minor texture variability.

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Ingredients

Cooked Rice, Cooked Seasoned Chicken Dark Meat (chicken Dark Meat, Soy Sauce [water, Soybeans, Salt, Alcohol), Sugar, Sweet Cooking Rice Wine [sake (water, Rice, Koji (aspergillus Oryzae)), Sugar, Water, Salt, Yeast Extract], Sake [water, Rice, Koji (aspergillus Oryzae), Salt), Water, Salt), Carrots, Scrambled Eggs (whole Eggs, Modified Food Starch, Citric Acid), Soy Sauce (water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Green Peas, Leeks, Red Bell Peppers, Sweet Cooking Rice Wine (water, Mirin [rice, Alcohol, Salt, Enzymes], Sugar, Lactic Acid), Contains Less Than 2% Of Each Of The Following: Canola Oil, Onions, Sugar, Seaweed Extract (water, Kelp Extract, Dextrin, Alcohol, Salt, Xanthan Gum), Sesame Oil, Salt. Contains Wheat, Eggs, And Soy.

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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.

About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavorySmokyUmami
Texture
TenderFluffyCrispy
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal Prep