Is it gluten free? Trader Joe’s GF All Purpose Flour Product Test Report (2024)

FAQs

Is Trader Joe's gluten-free safe for celiacs? ›

Trader Joe's website states “If you see “Gluten Free”on a Trader Joe's product, this means that the product has been validated to contain less than 20 ppm of gluten (or made in a certified gluten free facility). Individuals with Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity must avoid gluten for their health.”

Ingredients: Millet flour, Potato starch, Tapioca starch, Rice flour, Sorghum flour, Xanthan gum.

As LBA answered, the main difference between the Measure for Measure Flour and the All-Purpose Flour is: xanthan gum. The M for M Flour has it included so it mimics the texture of gluten that is found in wheat flour (hence Measure for Measure). The xanthan gum acts as a binder.

Because of the higher protein and fiber content in the Gluten Free All Purpose Flour, it's better suited for yeasted recipes than the Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.

Foods containing wheat starch that are labelled gluten free are suitable for all people with coeliac disease. In the past, the Codex standard for labelling for gluten free foods was 200 parts per million, a level that people with coeliac disease could not always tolerate.

People with celiac disease can rest assured that foods labeled 'gluten-free' meet a clear standard established and enforced by the FDA,” says Carol D'Lima, food technologist with the Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling in the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

Brown rice flour is about as close to a 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour as it gets since it provides structure and a “wheat-like” flavor.

It contains gluten-free wheat starch, which helps mimic the flavor of conventional flours and acts as a thickener. While the starch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it's gluten-free, it's not wheat-free, so if you have a wheat allergy, this flour is not suitable for you.

For flours that are made from grains (amaranth, buckwheat, corn, millet, quinoa, rice flours, sorghum, and teff), always buy them labeled gluten-free, since many are grown, harvested and processed in facilities that also manufacture wheat, barley, or rye and cross-contact can occur.

Use xanthan gum or guar gum: Gluten-free flours lack the elasticity and structure that gluten provides, so adding a binder like xanthan or guar gum can help to hold the ingredients together and give your baked goods a better texture.

What is the best gluten-free substitute for plain flour? ›

Sourdough is not gluten free, but we know that many people with IBS, gluten intolerance, or gluten sensitivity can tolerate sourdough bread. This is because the methods used to make sourdough break down some of the gluten in the flour so it is easier to digest. Think of sourdough as low-gluten rather than gluten-free.

You can still eat a well-balanced diet with many different foods, including meat, fish, rice, fruits, and vegetables, along with prepared foods that are marked gluten-free. Gluten-free bread, pasta, and other products have long been available at organic food stores and other specialty food shops.

It is the recommendation of Gluten Free Watchdog that individuals with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders avoid single ingredient gluten-free oat products from Trader Joe's.

The bun arrives at our restaurants pre-packaged to prevent gluten cross-contact. However, once the bun is removed from its packaging it is no longer considered gluten-free because it may come into contact with ingredients in our kitchens that do contain gluten.

Gluten and Lotion

As long as you are not eating the lotion, you should be fine to use wheat-containing lotions. However, if you want a completely gluten-free home, avoid lotions that list wheat or barley in the ingredients list, or the following phrases: Triticum lipids.