unsafe
Treat this as a gluten concern
Malt vinegar should be treated as unsafe for gluten avoidance because it is usually made from barley malt, a gluten-containing grain.
Why it matters
Treat this term as a gluten-related red flag when it appears on a label.
Why this can be confusing
- People often group all vinegars together, but malt vinegar is the exception that matters.
- Malt vinegar can appear in chips, sauces, pickles, and condiments.
- Some labels list vinegar generically, while others clearly say malt vinegar.
What to check on the label
- Malt vinegar, barley malt vinegar, malt extract, or malt flavor.
- Barley, malted barley, or barley malt wording.
- Contains: barley, contains gluten, or may contain gluten statements.
- Whether a product uses distilled vinegar instead of malt vinegar.
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