Tag: Gluten free taco shells

Over 3 million Americans have celiac disease, making ingredient scrutiny a necessity. While plain corn is naturally gluten-free, it's a common misconception that all taco shells are safe to eat, raising the question, are taco shells normally gluten free?

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a product labeled gluten-free must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. While Ortega explicitly labels its yellow corn taco shells as gluten-free on packaging and on its website, the company has faced questions regarding potential cross-contamination.