Are CornNuts, INKA Corn, and other Corn Snacks Gluten-Free?

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By Jefferson Adams

June 18, 2019
By Jefferson Adams • June 18, 2019

Are CornNuts, INKA Corn, and other Corn Snacks Gluten-Free?

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CornNuts, Inka Corn and some other corn snacks are labeled gluten-free and are safe for people with celiac disease.
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Celiac.com 06/18/2019 - One question we see a lot is: Are CornNuts, INKA Corn, and other Corn Snacks Gluten-Free? The short answer is yes. CornNuts are labeled gluten-free and are safe for people with celiac disease.

Increasingly popular Inka Corn is also gluten-free. Both snacks come in a variety of flavors. They're great snacks to have on hand for a road trip, hike, or as a compliment to your favorite gluten-free beer or other beverage.

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Several other companies make a corn nut type snack, including Manitou Trading Company, and Sincerely Nuts. Corn nuts are also a good option for people who can't eat tree nuts or peanuts. Remember, if you have a food allergy or sensitivity, always double check the label, and check with the manufacturer if you're not sure.

Top Brands of Gluten-Free Corn Snacks

CornNuts comes in the following flavors:

Original

BBQ

Chile Picante con Limon

Ranch

Jalapeño Cheddar

INKA CORN comes in the following flavors:

Giant Corn Cheese Flavor

Giant Corn Chile Picante Flavor Giant Corn Chile Picante Flavor

Giant Corn Chile Picante Flavor

Giant Corn Original Flavor

Giant Corn Sea And Salt Vinegar Flavor

Maiz Gigante Frito Inka Corn Carolina Bbq

Manitou Trading Company
Cancha Serrana (Peruvian Oil-Roasted Corn Snack)
Chile Lime Crunchy Corn
Salted Crunchy Corn

Similar Gluten-Free Corn Snacks available online at Sincerely Nuts.

Are you the kind of person who likes to do it yourself? Here's a recipe for homemade corn nuts, baked or fried.
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Hello,

Looking at the packaging for Corn Nuts, these are not labeled Gluten Free. Where are you getting the information that they are labeled?

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