What's actually in it

Lactose and gluten hide in places nobody expects: cooked ham, stock cubes, barley coffee, soy sauce. Here is how each one is usually made, and what to ask at the table.

🥛 Does it contain lactose?

• Does cooked ham contain lactose?

  Often yes

• Does béchamel contain lactose?

  Yes

• Does gelato contain lactose?

  Yes

• Does carbonara contain lactose?

  It depends

• Does pesto contain lactose?

  Yes

• Does parmesan contain lactose?

  Rarely

• Does mozzarella contain lactose?

  Yes

• Does hot dog sausages contain lactose?

  Often yes

• Does sliced sandwich bread contain lactose?

  Often yes

• Does mashed potato contain lactose?

  Yes

• Does stock cubes contain lactose?

  Often yes

• Does flavoured crisps contain lactose?

  Often yes

• Does dark chocolate contain lactose?

  It depends

• Does soy sauce contain lactose?

  No

• Does jarred pasta sauces contain lactose?

  It depends

• Does custard contain lactose?

  Yes

🌾 Does it contain gluten?

• Does béchamel contain gluten?

  Yes

• Does gelato contain gluten?

  It depends

• Does stock cubes contain gluten?

  Often yes

• Does soy sauce contain gluten?

  Yes

• Does seitan contain gluten?

  Yes

• Does beer contain gluten?

  Yes

• Does surimi contain gluten?

  Often yes

• Does couscous contain gluten?

  Yes

• Does oats contain gluten?

  It depends

• Does barley coffee contain gluten?

  Yes

• Does jarred pasta sauces contain gluten?

  Often yes

• Does custard contain gluten?

  Often yes

• Does restaurant chips contain gluten?

  It depends

• Does cured meats contain gluten?

  It depends

• Does sourdough starter contain gluten?

  Yes

• Does spelt and kamut contain gluten?

  Yes

• Does buckwheat contain gluten?

  No