Does ice cream have gluten?

Ice cream is a dessert that is usually made with milk and sugar. It is typically flavored with vanilla, chocolate, or fruit. Ice cream may also contain other ingredients such as nuts, chocolate chips, or candy.

Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, rye, and barley. It is not present in milk or sugar, so ice cream that is made with these ingredients is gluten-free. However, some ice cream manufacturers may add gluten-containing ingredients to their products, such as cookies, cake, or brownie pieces. Therefore, it is important to check the ingredient list of an ice cream product before consuming it to ensure that it is gluten-free.

Here are some examples of gluten-free ice cream brands:

- Ben & Jerry's

- Blue Bunny

- Breyer's

- Cold Stone Creamery

- Dairy Queen

- Häagen-Dazs

- Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

- Talenti

- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

It is important to note that some ice cream shops may use shared equipment to process gluten-containing and gluten-free products, so there may be a risk of cross-contamination. Therefore, individuals with celiac disease or severe gluten intolerance should be cautious when consuming ice cream from a shop that also serves gluten-containing products.