Cheddar Cheese and Gluten: Is It Safe for You?

Natural cheddar cheese is gluten-free. It's made from milk, cultures, rennet, salt—no gluten-containing ingredients.

Exceptions:

• Flavored varieties (beer-cheddar, smoke-flavored with malt)
• Processed cheese products/spreads (may contain wheat-based thickeners)
• Shredded cheese with anti-caking agents (check label—usually potato/corn starch, but verify)
• Cross-contamination in facilities processing wheat

For Celiac/Gluten Sensitivity

• Choose blocks labeled "gluten-free"
• Grate yourself
• Verify with manufacturer if highly sensitive

Cheese is generally safe on gluten-free diet—just read labels on processed forms.