Category: Uk food labelling

According to Coeliac UK, maltodextrin is a gluten-free ingredient, even when produced from wheat starch. This clarity is vital for anyone searching 'is maltodextrin gluten free in the UK?', as the 'malt' in its name often causes understandable confusion for those with coeliac disease or a gluten sensitivity.

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), mandatory nutritional declarations have been a legal requirement for most prepacked foods in the UK since December 2016. However, this legislation includes specific exemptions for fresh produce, depending on how it is sold and presented to the consumer.