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Bring up the ingredients
Scan a barcode in Osana and open the available product details. Match the exact flavor and variety, because similar-looking products can have different recipes.
A clearer gluten-free grocery routine
A gluten free scanner for the small print on your groceries
Bread is the obvious place to look. Sauces, cereals and snack mixes take a little more attention. Use Osana Scan to review ingredients, then check the package's gluten-free labeling before choosing what comes home.
Osana is a label-reading aid, not a gluten test or certification. If you have celiac disease, follow your clinician's guidance and verify the product's current gluten-free labeling.
Your label-checking checklist
Wheat, barley & ryePackaged-food labelsBeyond the bread aisle
A little clarity, one label at a time
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Review grain ingredients
Look for wheat, barley, rye and related grains such as spelt and triticale. Check sauces, coatings and seasonings as well as the main ingredient.
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Check the gluten-free claim
Read the physical package for gluten-free labeling and any relevant certification. Ingredient review alone cannot establish the gluten level in a finished product.
Look beyond foods that obviously contain flour
Use these examples as prompts for reading the label, not a verdict on every product in a category. Recipes vary by brand and can change.
Sauces & marinades
Some soy sauces and ready-made marinades contain wheat. Check the full recipe rather than assuming a sauce is suitable because you only use a small amount.
Cereals & snack bars
Look closely at grain blends and barley malt ingredients. For oat-based products, check for gluten-free labeling rather than relying on the word oats alone.
Soups & coated foods
A vegetable soup may use a wheat-based thickener, while a coating can add bread crumbs to otherwise simple ingredients. Review each part of the product.
Good to know before you choose
Wheat-free and gluten-free answer different questions
Avoiding wheat does not automatically exclude barley or rye. For FDA-regulated foods, a gluten-free claim must meet specific requirements, including less than 20 parts per million of gluten. A barcode scan cannot measure that threshold.
FDA: Gluten and food labelingFor the full picture, see how Osana calculates food scores or explore the Osana food scanner app.
Gluten Free Scanner: your questions
Can Osana certify that a product is gluten-free?
No. Osana can help you review product ingredients, but it does not perform laboratory testing or certify products. Check the packaging and manufacturer information for the exact item.
Is a wheat-free product always gluten-free?
No. A wheat-free recipe can still contain barley or rye. Gluten-free shopping requires checking more than the wheat allergen declaration.
Does a high food score mean a product is gluten-free?
No. Osana's overall score and a product's gluten-free status serve different purposes. A highly rated whole-grain food may still contain gluten.
What should I do if the app and package disagree?
Treat the product record as potentially outdated or incomplete. Read the current package and contact the manufacturer if you cannot establish whether the exact product meets your needs.
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