{"id":9326,"date":"2021-12-03T14:42:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T14:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/v\/?p=9326"},"modified":"2022-02-27T00:33:35","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T00:33:35","slug":"gluten-free-chips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/v\/gluten-free-chips","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Gluten-Free Chips To Snack On"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Despite being primarily made up of potatoes, salt, and oil \u2014 all gluten-free ingredients \u2014 potato chips aren\u2019t always free of gluten. Because of extra additives that pose a risk of cross-contact with gluten, trying a new chip flavor takes a few more steps than just grabbing it off the shelf for those following a gluten-free diet. 

In general, unflavored potato chips and store-bought tortilla chips made of corn are gluten-free, but certain flavorings and seasonings can contain soy and starches containing added gluten (1<\/a>).

Luckily most chips are free of gluten ingredients, but when you\u2019re at a party with a communal bag of chips, cross-contamination can be a serious concern when attempting to avoid an allergic reaction.

To avoid the risk of cross-contact, choose your chips carefully. Generally, you’ll want to avoid ordering chips at a restaurant, unless they are clearly stated as certified gluten-free. In some cases, gluten-free and non-gluten-free chips may be stored in the bowls, making for a higher probability of contamination.

To distinguish if a food product is gluten-free, look for the Certified Gluten-Free label. To qualify for the certified gluten-free label, brands must meet the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements.

The FDA\u2019s definition states a product must contain less than 20 mg of gluten per kilogram to be labeled gluten-free. Additionally, the product cannot contain wheat, barley, rye, or other grains that contain gluten (<\/strong>2<\/strong><\/a>). <\/strong>

These rules apply to all certified gluten-free labels, as well as any product that\u2019s packaging claims it\u2019s gluten-free (3<\/a>).

Even though a brand must meet certain requirements to be labeled gluten-free, manufacturers aren\u2019t required to state whether their product is gluten-free on the label.

Chips that don\u2019t have a gluten-free label may still be safe to eat on a gluten-free diet, but to be safe, there are a few possible gluten-containing ingredients to avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n