Checking for gluten-free

Pulses. Plain cooked beans and lentils, should be fine, but check labels on processed ones, such as baked beans.

Corn and rice breakfast cereals are usually ok, but check labels as some contain barley malt extract.

Gluten free grains and flours include corn, arrowroot, amaranth, quinoa, tapioca, rice, soya, chickpea, potato and millet.

Meat, fish, poultry and game in their natural state but, if buying ready-prepared, there is often gluten in coating and sauces.

Fruit and vegetables that are fresh, frozen or canned in juice or water are fine, but check the labels of any prepared dishes.

Potatoes and rice of all kinds are good, including sweet potatoes and yams, and brown, white, red, black and wild rice.

Milk, cream, cheeses, eggs and plain yogurt are ok, but flavoured yogurt and some soft cheeses may contain gluten.

Corn tortillas, tacos and plain tortilla chips should be fine but check labels to confirm in gluten free.

Pasta made with corn, rice or quinoa, labelled gluten free and rice noodles are great.

Some chocolates, ice cream, mousses and sweets will be suitable. but check the labels.

"Complete family nutrition" by Jane Clarke