Tag: Wheat allergen

In February 2024, a temporary recall was issued for specific Chick-fil-A Polynesian sauce dipping cups due to mislabeling, causing some to contain a different, wheat-containing sauce. This isolated incident raised concerns, but the question of does Polynesian sauce have wheat requires a closer look at standard ingredients.

While potatoes are naturally gluten-free, many processed potato products introduce gluten-containing ingredients. Specifically, Glacier Gold hash brown patties are not gluten-free, as their ingredient list includes a 'natural flavor' containing both wheat and milk.

In the United States, McDonald's fries contain a “Natural Beef Flavor” that includes wheat and milk derivatives. This key ingredient means that, in the U.S., the answer to 'Are McDonald's fries gluten-free in 2025?' is no, but the global picture is far more complex for those managing a gluten-free diet.