Is Trader Joe's Pearl Couscous Salad With Chicken Gluten Free?

No. This product is not gluten free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain gluten.

Why it's not gluten free

  • cooked pearl couscous
  • couscous
  • wheat flour
  • wheat

cooked pearl couscous

Dietitian note

Couscous is a Mediterranean dish made from small steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina. Wheat and all of its derivatives contain gluten.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

Keep checking with Spoonful

Explore available ingredient explanations and check other groceries against your dietary needs.

Product Image
Spoonful app scanning a product

Scan products instantly

500K+ downloads • 4.6★ rating

Download on App StoreGet it on Google Play

Free download • No credit card

Ingredients

COOKED PEARL COUSCOUS (COUSCOUS [WHEAT FLOUR], WATER, OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT), CHERRY TOMATO, COOKED GARBANZO BEANZ (GARBANZO BEANS, WATER), COOKED SEASONED WHITE CHICKEN MEAT (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SALT), LEMON JUICE, GREEN BELL PEPPER, RED BELL PEPPER, ARGUGULA, WATER, OLIVE OIL, CUCUMBER, GREEN ONION, PARSLEY, SEA SALT, GARLIC, MINT. CONTAINS WHEAT.

Check Trader Joe's Pearl Couscous Salad With Chicken against your own diets in the app.

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

Unknown · Pouch

Flavor
SavoryHerbaceous
Texture
ChunkySoft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The GoSalad