Is All Ice Cream Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 07/26/2024 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering which brands and products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about ice cream. 

Specifically, is ice cream gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is usually yes, but you need to always check the ingredients to be sure. Many ice creams are made without gluten ingredients, and when that is the case they are regarded as naturally gluten-free. However, some brands are not gluten-free, especially those with added gluten ingredients, such as cookies. That said, these days, there are a number of brands of ice cream are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Here's the rundown, along with some resources.

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We've done a few articles on gluten-free ice cream, including Ten Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Flavors Now Certified Gluten-Free. We've also done articles with lists of Top brands of gluten-free ice cream bars, sandwiches and cones, and Top brands of gluten-free chocolate ice cream. 

Obviously, adding ingredients that contain wheat will change that reality, so look out for cookies, or other ingredients that are not gluten-free. Beyond that, most ice cream and ice milk treats can be consumed by anyone with celiac disease or a non-celiac gluten intolerance. As always, read labels, and avoid gluten ingredients.

Here's Celiac.com's list of Over 100 Top Brands of Gluten-Free Ice Cream