If you avoid gluten due to celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, you may wonder if Cheerios breakfast cereal is safe to consume. While some believe that all Cheerios products are gluten-free, this is untrue.
In this article, I will help determine whether this cereal is suitable for those with gluten sensitivity or provide information about the gluten-free options available.
About Cheerios and Their Ingredients
Cheerios is a breakfast cereal brand primarily made from whole-grain oats, a good source of fiber, protein, and other important nutrients, such as B vitamins and iron. They come in various flavors, including original, honey nut, cinnamon, and chocolate.
The ingredients may vary depending on the flavors, but they are commonly made from Whole Grain Oats and/or Corn, Sugar, Vitamins & Minerals, Salt, Coloring, and Corn Syrup.
Do Cheerios Have Gluten?
Many people claim that all Cheerios products are gluten-free, but unfortunately, this is not the case. The brand offers gluten-free options made from whole-grain oats, naturally free from gluten. These options are certified by the brand itself and include the following:
- Multi Grain Cheerios with Real Strawberries
- Very Berry
- Multi-Grain
- Pumpkin Spice
- Original
- Honey Nut
- Frosted
- Cinnamon
- Chocolate
- Blueberry
- Apple Cinnamon
On the other hand, Cheerios offers several options containing gluten, either due to cross-contamination or using ingredients such as modified starches derived from wheat. These options are unsafe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity to consume and include the following:
- Cheerios Oat Crunch Berry
- Strawberry Banana
- Honey Vanilla
- Honey Nut Cheerios Treat Bars
- Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch
- Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Oat Crunch, Oats ‘N Honey
- Oat Crunch Cinnamon
- Oat Crunch Almond
Final Thought
It’s important to be aware of the gluten-free options offered by Cheerios and to read the labels carefully to ensure the product is safe for those who are gluten-sensitive or have celiac disease. While some Cheerios products are naturally gluten-free, others may contain trace amounts of gluten due to cross-contamination during processing, as explained above.
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