Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and it is also added to foods as a thickening agent or to provide texture and flavor. Here are some common foods that contain gluten:

• Bread and baked goods: This includes all types of bread, rolls, buns, bagels, biscuits, cakes, cookies, doughnuts, muffins, pies, pancakes, and waffles.

• Pasta and noodles: All wheat pasta, including spaghetti, fettuccine, macaroni, lasagne, and ravioli, contains gluten. Other noodles like ramen, udon, soba, chow mein, and egg noodles also contain gluten.

• Cereals and granola: Many breakfast cereals contain wheat, and some also contain malt extract/flavoring. Granola is often made with regular oats, which are not gluten-free.

• Crackers and snacks: Popular snack foods like crackers, pretzels, goldfish, graham crackers, and some types of chips have gluten.

• Beer and alcohol: Beer is made from malted barley, which has gluten. Some liquors have added wheat, so its important to research the ingredients.

• Sauces and gravies: Many sauces and gravies use wheat flour as a thickener, including traditional soy sauce and cream sauces made with a roux.

• Meat substitutes: Watch for hydrolyzed wheat protein in meat substitutes like veggie burgers.

• Medications and supplements: Some medications and supplements may contain gluten, so its important to check with a healthcare provider.

Its important to read labels carefully and be aware of cross-contamination when dining out. Some foods that may contain gluten include french fries, gravies and sauces, salad dressings, marinades, and vinegars, soups, processed meats, soy sauce, potato or tortilla chips, bars and similar snacks, cereals and granolas, stuffings, and egg dishes in restaurants.