Regional Gluten Status
Does Natural Flavor contain gluten?
Gluten Free in Australia, Canada, European Union, New Zealand
Natural Flavor is considered GLUTEN FREE in Australia, Canada, European Union, New Zealand (AU, CA, EU, NZ) due to mandatory allergen labeling requirements.
In these regions, manufacturers must disclose if an ingredient contains gluten from wheat, barley, or rye. Since "natural flavor" appears on the label without a gluten warning, it is safe to consume.
May Contain Gluten in Other Regions
In regions not listed above (such as the United States), Natural Flavor MAY CONTAIN gluten.
Gluten free in AU/CA/EU/NZ due to mandatory allergen labeling. In US, natural flavor may contain barley or rye derivatives without disclosure since only wheat requires allergen labeling.
If you are in the US or another region not listed above, treat this ingredient as potentially containing gluten unless it is explicitly labeled as gluten-free.
Gluten-Free Exceptions
The following variations of this ingredient are considered gluten-free:
- gluten free natural flavor
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