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cheese

Dairy & Alternatives

Is cheese high in gluten?

Gluten status
High

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Sensitivity notes

Why gluten food checker matters

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. People with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or wheat allergy need to avoid gluten to prevent digestive and systemic symptoms.

  • Learn to read labels carefully - gluten hides in many products
  • Be aware of cross-contamination in shared kitchens and restaurants
  • Look for certified gluten-free products for safety

Triggers

Histamine
Moderate
Histamine Liberators
Moderate
FODMAPs
Low
Fructans
Safe
GOS
Safe
Fructose
Safe
Polyols
Safe
Gluten
High
Lactose
Avoid
Dairy Proteins
High
Nightshades
Safe
Salicylates
Safe
Oxalates
Safe
Nickel
Safe
Sulfites
Safe
Nitrites
Safe
Glutamates
Safe
Tyramine
Moderate
Caffeine
Safe
Lectin
Avoid
Low Fermentation
Avoid

Diets

Inflammation
✓ Fit
Vegan
✗ Avoid
Vegetarian
✓ Fit
Paleo AIP
✗ Avoid
Mediterranean
✓ Fit
DASH Diet
✓ Fit
EoE Compatible
✗ Avoid
FODMAPs
✗ Avoid
Low Fermentation
✗ Avoid
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Gluten Guide

Everything you need to know about gluten sensitivity and smart food choices.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. People with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or wheat allergy need to avoid gluten to prevent digestive and systemic symptoms.

Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.

These foods are generally well-tolerated for Gluten sensitivity:

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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

These foods are high in gluten and may trigger symptoms:

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If you're sensitive to Gluten, consider these strategies:

  • 1Learn to read labels carefully - gluten hides in many products
  • 2Be aware of cross-contamination in shared kitchens and restaurants
  • 3Look for certified gluten-free products for safety
  • 4Oats are naturally gluten-free but often cross-contaminated
  • 5Give your gut time to heal - improvement may take months

Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.

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