Basics Archives - GlutenBee

Is Miso Soup Gluten Free?

January 13, 2022 by Michael Moloney

Lately Miso soup has received more interest, growing in search popularity dramatically. Largely driven by social media trends on TikTok and other apps. Because of this, we decided it’s be a great time to cover this soup.

What is Miso?

Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup made from dashi stock and miso paste. Also called Omiotsuke (御味御付), Miso soup is served with many optional ingredients such as various vegetables, depending on the region it is made in, or the season.

Being so popular, many people are wondering . . .

Are OLLY Multi-Vitamins Gluten Free?

January 11, 2022 by Michael Moloney

OLLY is a cool, new health company that makes a variety of multi-vitamins, supplements, sleep products, and more. Showing up more and more in stores, I figured it would be a good time to cover OLLY and their multi-vitamins.

With OLLY’s colorful branding and appealing products, many people are wondering . . .

Are Rolled Oats Gluten Free?

December 25, 2021 by Michael Moloney

Rolled oats are a lightly processed food that comes from whole grains. From Wikipedia: ‘Traditionally, they are made from oat groats that have been dehusked and steamed, before being rolled into flat flakes under heavy rollers and then stabilized by being lightly toasted.’

People enjoy rolled oats in a lot of ways, such as with baked goods and treats, oatmeal, and more.

Being so common, many people are wondering . . .

Is Glucose Syrup Gluten Free?

December 13, 2021 by Michael Moloney

Glucose Syrup is a common ingredient found in a lot of processed foods, candies, chocolates, prepared meals, and other products from the store.

What is Glucose Syrup?

Glucose Syrup is a syrup made from the starch of corn, potatoes, wheat, or less often barley, rice, and cassava. Also known as confectioner’s glucose, this syrup is used to thicken and sweeten food products. It’s often an additive ingredient, and is very similar to other syrups like high fructose corn syrup.

Being so commonly used in food and drink products by thousands of brands, many people are wondering . . .

Is Soy Lecithin Gluten Free?

December 11, 2021 by Michael Moloney

Soy Lechithin is common ingredient and additive in a lot of foods. So many people wonder where it comes from, and what it contains?

What is Soy Lecithin?

Soy Lecithin is a food additive, that comes from the soybean. It is used in a lot of different foods, supplements, and products from thousands of brands. It’s an excellent emulsifier and helps bind foods, which is why it is so commonly used.

Is Chocolate Liquor Gluten Free?

December 10, 2021 by Michael Moloney

Chocolate Liquor is a common ingredient in a wide range of baked goods, hot chocolates, chocolate syrups and bars, and other foods/drinks like coffee or even alcohol!

What is Chocolate Liquor?

Chocolate liquor is made from ground up cacao beans. It’s also commonly called baking chocolate or cocoa liquor/cocoa mass.

In this article, we’re going to determine if chocolate liquor is free from all wheat and gluten ingredients, and safe for people with a gluten allergy or Celiac Disease! Keep reading to also see our warning about Chocolate Liqueur, which is not the same as Chocolate Liquor, and actually contains alcohol.

Is Tzatziki Gluten Free?

November 12, 2021 by Michael Moloney

Tzatziki is a yogurt dip with herbs and seasonings that is from the Mediterranean diet. It is very common in places like Greece, Turkey, Armenia, and all around the Middle East. It’s popularized with Greek food and is often found in a gyro or pita.

Being such a popular sauce, many people are wondering . . .

Is Falafel Gluten Free?

November 7, 2021 by Michael Moloney

Falafel is a deep fried ball of ground chickpeas, broad beans, or both combined. It is a traditional Middle Eastern food and is very popular at restaurants around the world due to the health benefits and delicious taste!

Falafel balls can be eaten on their own, or as a part of a sandwich with salads, pickled vegetables, sauces, and more. They are commonly added on to bowls and plates at Middle Eastern restaurants, and also served as appetizers.

Being such a popular food, many people are wondering . . .

Is Ginger Gluten Free?

November 7, 2021 by Michael Moloney

Ginger is a very widely used spice and medical herb. The ginger root has many health benefits and uses around the world in different cultures.

Ginger is in the family Zingiberaceae, which also includes turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. Ginger originated in Maritime Southeast Asia and was likely domesticated first by the Austronesian peoples. (source)

Being used so often in various dishes, many people are wondering . . .

Is Fish Roe Gluten Free?

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 by Michael Moloney

The term Roe or Fish Roe broadly refers to fully ripe fish eggs from various types of fish. These include things like Salmon Roe used in sushi, Sturgeon Roe which is known as the delicacy caviar, and other types of Roe.

Roe is eaten around the world in various forms by different cultures. In China, crab and urchin roes are seen as a delicacy. In Japan, fish roe is used raw in various popular sushis. In Denmark they like cod roe, which is an every day food item in the country.

Because fish roe is so commonly eaten around the world, many people are wondering . . .