Are Grits Gluten Free? Plus 2 Brands That Are!
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Do grits have gluten?
With so many Southern comfort foods containing gluten, you need to be careful of everything. Are grits gluten free?
Grits are a classic Southern dish with a long history of popularity. From breakfast to dinner, grits are a favorite among many, but a lot of people have questions about their ingredients and if they contain gluten.
What are Grits?
Grits are a type of porridge made from ground corn. They’re a popular dish in the Southern United States and can be served savory or sweet.
Grits are usually served with butter, cheese, and other toppings, but can also be served plain. Grits are also sometimes served as a side dish.
Grits Ingredients
Grits are made from ground corn.
Here are the ingredients for a popular brand of grits, Palmetto Farms Stone Ground White Grits:
100% Pure Natural Corn No Chemicals No Preservatives, No Additives. (Source)
How are Grits Made?
Grits are made by grinding dried corn into a course meal. The corn is then boiled with water and salt until it becomes a thick porridge.
Some brands of grits also add other ingredients like butter, cheese, and/or sugar.
Are Grits Gluten Free?
Yes, grits are generally gluten free, as long as they don’t contain any gluten-containing ingredients like flour.
It’s important to read the label of any packaged grits to make sure they don’t contain any gluten-containing ingredients.
Gluten Free Grits
I couldn’t find certified gluten free grits brands but both of these brands claim their products are 100% gluten free.
Judee’s is made in a gluten free facility and Bob’s Red Mill is internally tested for gluten.
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Carol Lovett is the founder of Ditch the Wheat and a Globe and Mail bestselling author of the cookbook, Ditch the Wheat. She has been eating gluten free since 2010. She loves all things food, natural living, and spiritual. She's also a reiki master and crystal healer.
Gluten Free Resources
Do you need help with gluten free meals?
I recommend this meal-planning app. It makes cooking gluten free dinners extremely easy and family-friendly.
What gluten free snacks can I eat?
Lots! I have a ton of practical gluten free snack recipes in my cookbook.
How can I eat dessert on a gluten free diet?
You can 100% eat dessert while eating gluten free. Try my dessert cookbook for easy gluten free dessert recipes.
How do I know what is gluten free and what isn’t?
I have a whole section is it gluten free?
How do I make substitutions?
If you need substitution advice I created a ton of resources here.
