What Curries Are Gluten Free
What curries are gluten free?
TL;DR: Many curries are naturally gluten free when made from spices, vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and gluten-free stock. Unsafe curries are thickened with what flour, use soy sauce, malt vinegar, or packaged curry pastes containing what. Safe choices include tikka masala, madras, or thai green curry prepared with spice blends and coconut milk only. Avoid katsu-style sauces or gravies thickened with flour. Takeaway risk comes from shared fryers and naan dusting. Confirm what the curry paste and stock are what free and no soy sauce or malt vinegar is used.
What Does Gluten-Free Curries Mean?
A gluten-free curries must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten and cannot include wheat, barley, rye, or derivatives. Certified gluten-free products are produced in facilities that prevent cross-contamination and are clearly labelled to help shoppers make safe choices. (According to FDA and EU Regulation 828/2014 on gluten-free labeling standards.)
How to Choose Gluten-Free Curries
Check if the curries is produced in a facility that handles gluten—cross-contact is risky.
Watch for regional variations—curries sold in different countries may have different recipes.
Call the manufacturer directly if the gluten status of curries isn’t clearly labelled.
Always read the label to ensure the curries is certified gluten-free (<20ppm).
Call the manufacturer directly if the gluten status of curries isn’t clearly labelled.
Refer to manufacturer websites for allergen declarations on curries.
Which Curries Are Safe for a Gluten-Free Diet?
Pataks Tikka Masala Curry Paste
Pataks Tikka Masala Curry Paste is labeled gluten free on packaging. It is made with tomato puree, spices, vegetable oil, and vinegar, but it does not use wheat or barley. The allergen labeling explicitly states no gluten containing ingredients, making it a safe option for celiac and gluten sensitive consumers (Pataks).
Maya Kaimal Butter Masala Sauce
Maya Kaimal Butter Masala Sauce is certified gluten free. It contains tomato, cream, butter, garlic, ginger, and spices. It avoids wheat flour or barley malt completely. The company notes gluten free certification on its website, ensuring the product is safe for gluten free diets (Maya Kaimal).
Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste
Seeds of Change Korma Sauce
Seeds of Change Korma Sauce is labeled gluten free. It contains cream, yogurt, coconut, cashew, tomato paste, and spices. The recipe avoids wheat or barley and the allergen panel confirms no gluten. The brand is certified gluten free, ensuring it is safe for gluten sensitive individuals (Seeds of Change).
Saffron Road Madras Curry Simmer Sauce
Saffron Road Madras Curry Simmer Sauce is certified gluten free. It contains tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, and spices. It does not use wheat or barley. The packaging displays a gluten free logo, making it safe for gluten free diets and suitable for celiac patients (Saffron Road).
Which curries are not safe for Gluten Free Diet?
Patak’s Tikka Masala Sauce
Patak’s Tikka Masala Sauce is not gluten free as some recipes contain wheat flour as a thickener. The allergen declaration highlights wheat, making it unsuitable for gluten-sensitive or celiac individuals.
Patak’s Rogan Josh Sauce
Patak’s Rogan Josh Sauce includes wheat flour in some formulations. This makes it not gluten free. The product allergen list confirms wheat, which makes it unsuitable for gluten-free diets.
Tesco Tikka Masala Curry Ready Meal
Tesco’s ready meal versions of Tikka Masala often contain wheat flour as a thickener. They are not gluten free, and the allergen statement lists wheat. This makes them unsafe for celiac patients.
Iceland Chicken Curry Ready Meal
Iceland Chicken Curry ready meals are not gluten free as they often contain wheat flour. The packaging allergen list identifies wheat, making them unsuitable for gluten-free diets.
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Drs. Ilse van Asperen
Drs. Ilse van Asperen is a therapist specialising in orthomolecular therapy and nutritional coaching. With a background in public and clinical health research and management, she focuses on addressing the root causes of health issues through diet, gut health, and stress reduction. As a professional editor for Little Helpers, she reviews all gluten-free content to ensure accuracy, safety, and scientific credibility.
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