Gluten-free labelling
Statutory regulations mean no food product can be labelled “gluten-free” unless it has been tested and verified. We also cannot label products that do not contain any gluten-containing ingredients as such. Thus none of Unicorn’s in-house packed goods carry any gluten-related labelling, as we pack gluten-containing foods in the same facility.
When it comes to the branded goods on our shelves, our shelf tags use the term “gluten-free” where manufacturers have their products tested as free from gluten; these products also will say “gluten-free” on the packaging.
So, if you need to be certain something is “gluten-free”, check the packaging. If you would like to know whether products without a label are suitable, read the full ingredients list. All gluten-containing (e.g., wheat, spelt, barley, rye) and other allergens will appear in bold or capital letters.
Some foods with non-gluten ingredients:
Please note, the list below is for guidance only and these products may not be certified “gluten-free”, check product packaging for this.
Grains
- Millet
- Quinoa
- Buckwheat
- Rice
- Corn/Maize (e.g. polenta or popcorn)
- Amaranth
Flours
- Maizemeal or masa harina
- Rice
- Coconut or chestnut flour
- Millet or quinoa flour
- Buckwheat or teff flour
- Soy, gram, bean or pea flour
- Potato or tapioca starch
- Doves GF bread, pastry or self-raising flour
Baking Aids
- Xanthan gum (for binding in bread making)
- Egg replacer
Breakfast cereals
- Porridge
- Various mueslis and granolas
- Flakes and puffed cereals
Breads & Pastas
- A range of gluten-free and other breadstuffs, ask about availability as all are not in stock all the time!
- Corn tortillas or taco shells
- Various noodles, pastas & gnocchi
Sauces
- Tamari (not soy sauce), various curry sauces & pastes, pasta sauces
Savoury foods
- Check the chiller and deli for pizza bases, burgers, sausages, pies, soups, salads, spreads, cheeses, dips, hummus, savoury snacks and more
- Tofu & tempeh—a whole range in the chiller
- A range of crackers, crispbreads, and crisps: Look for things made from gluten-free oats, corn (e.g. tortilla chips, popcorn), rice, gram or chickpea flour (e.g. hummus and lentil chips, Bombay mix), buckwheat, potato and other veg crisps, and of course salted nuts, corn and beans
Sweet things
- Chocolate, biscuits, and fruit bars in the sweets section
- Yoghurts, puddings, chocolate truffles, fudge and pies abound in the chiller
- Brownies and other options on the deli
- Ice cream and fruit-based frozen sweets in the freezer
And of course all the lovely fruit & veg you could want! Find our no-gluten recipes here.
See www.coeliac.org.uk for more info on avoiding gluten.
