What is a Gluten Free Diet?
A gluten-free diet excludes foods containing gluten, which is the protein found mainly in wheat, barley, rye and triticale. The diet is essential for those diagnosed with celiac disease or other medical conditions associated with gluten like non-celiac gluten sensitivity, wheat allergy, and gluten ataxia.
What is a Gluten Free Diet?
A gluten-free diet excludes foods containing gluten, which is the protein found mainly in wheat, barley, rye and triticale. The diet is essential for those diagnosed with celiac disease or other medical conditions associated with gluten like non-celiac gluten sensitivity, wheat allergy, and gluten ataxia.
I was making Mexican food the other day and was using my go-to brand of refried beans when I discovered that neither the product packaging nor the website had any gluten info. So I emailed the company and here’s what they replied. Needless to say, I was a happy girl.
Dear Carolyn,
Thank you for taking the time to contact us. In reply to your question, all of the La Preferida Refried Beans, cello packaged dry beans, Spanish Rice, canned peppers and canned beans (water & Salt) are gluten free. If you are interested in other items that we did not list, please do not hesitate to contact me for an answer.
Sincerely,
Dave Brand, Director of Quality Assurance
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Hi, I am in my second week of going gluten free. I also eat this brand of refried beans, and haven't had any kind of reaction. I have, however, had reactions to anything with citric acid. I'm with the other people, it may be a different ingredient causing the issue. I heard a lot of people can't tolerate dairy at first, so if you put cheese in the beans, like I do, that may have been it. Lucky for me, I seem to be able to tolerate cheese.
1996 Dxed with Exercise Induced Asthma, Chronic Constipation
2003 Dxed with Migraines, Severe Acne, Infertility, IBS, PCOS, Keratosis Pilaris and unexplained flat fingernails, Depression, and Arthritis in both knees and one wrist
2005 Dxed with Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder, and unexplained loss of enamel
2010 began having hair loss, constant bladder infections, and chronic fatigue
2011 gained 50 pounds, severe joint pain
2012 had UTI, went to doctor and given anti-biotics,resulted in diarrhea 10-15 times a day.
March 2012 self Dxed Celiac Began gluten free diet. All symptoms have stopped or lessened greatly, including PCOS and joint pain.
Celiac.com 05/11/2021 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about Mexican food products, especially refried beans.
We recently established that most brands of refried beans are likely to be gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. That led to the next question: Which major brands of refried beans are labeled gluten-free?
Celiac.com Sponsor (A12):
Some research showed that several top brands of refried beans are labeled gluten-free, and are safe for people with celiac disease. Other brands
are free of gluten ingredients and do not contain gluten as a known allergen, and so are likely to be gluten-free, as well. As always, read labels, and allergen warnings, and avoid any ingredients that may include gluten.
Refried Beans Labeled Gluten-Free
Amy's Organic Refried Beans
Amy's Organic Refried Beans are
gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, soy free, tree nut free, vegan, and kosher.
Bush’s Traditional Refried Beans
Bush's Traditional Refried Beans, and all of Bush's refried bean varieties, are gluten-free.
Refried Beans Made Without Gluten Ingredients
These brands of refried beans list no gluten ingredients, and do no list gluten as an allergen. As such, they are likely gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease.
Bearitos Organic Traditional Refried Beans
Bearitos Organic Traditional Refried Beans contain no gluten ingredients, and list no gluten allergens.
Ducal Refried Beans
Ducal Refried Beans contain no gluten
ingredients or gluten allergens.
Goya Refried Beans
Goya Refried Beans contain no gluten ingredients, and list no gluten allergens.
La Costeña Refried Beans
According to Mexicgrocer, La Costeña Refried Beans or frijoles refritos are dried beans cooked, mashed and then fried in lard or oil with various seasonings including onions, salt and pepper. They contain no gluten ingredients or gluten allergens.
Old El Paso
Old El Paso Traditional Refried Beans and all varieties of Old El Paso refried beans are free
from declared major allergens, including gluten.
Ortega
Ortega Traditional Refried Beans all Ortega refried bean varieties are free from declared major allergens, including gluten.
Rosarita
Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans
Rosarita Refried Beans and all
Rosarita refried bean varieties are free of gluten ingredients, and do not list gluten as a known allergen.
Taco Bell Original Refried Beans
Taco Bell does not label its refried beans as gluten-free. However, they do not contain gluten ingredients or as known allergens.
Taco Bell Original Refried Beans contain: Cooked Beans, Water, Less Than 2% of Salt, Soybean Oil, Dried Pink Beans, Natural Flavor, Distilled Vinegar, Soy Lecithin. Allergens: Contains Soy. Note that if you get them at Taco Bell there is the risk of cross-contamination.
Did we miss a favorite brand of yours? Let us know in the comments below.