Are Planter's Peanuts Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 04/06/2021 - 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 snack products, especially peanuts. Specifically, are Planter's Peanuts gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease?

While Planter's does not label their Classic Peanuts, Cocktail Peanuts, or Extra Large Virginia Peanuts as gluten-free, the products do not contain added gluten, and the only allergen listed on the label is peanut. They also do not have a disclaimer, such as: packed in a facility that also processes wheat products.

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Moreover, Celiac.com has not seen any complaints about people with celiac disease having gluten reactions to Planter's Peanuts.

Planter's Classic Peanuts, Cocktail Peanuts, or Extra Large Virginia Peanuts contain: PEANUTS, SEA SALT, PEANUT OIL.

Listed allergens: Peanut

So, while Planter's Peanuts peanuts may not be labeled gluten-free, they are naturally gluten-free and can be considered gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. 

Planter's Peanuts make the perfect snack for your favorite gluten-free cocktails. As always, read labels, listen to your gut, and choose carefully.

If you're looking for snacks labeled gluten-free, then be sure to check out these top brands of gluten-free potato chips, gluten-free popcorn, and gluten-free cheese puffs.