Understand the list of ingredients on convenience foods

 Checking the ingredient list is an essential step when shopping. The easiest way to identify suitable products is to look for recognized gluten-free labels, such as the Crossed Grain symbol.
In general, naturally gluten-free foods tend to be less processed, while processed foods may contain ingredients derived from gluten-containing cereals. For this reason, it is important to always read the ingredient list carefully, especially for products such as processed meats, sausages, desserts, yoghurts, spice blends and sauces.
While gluten-containing ingredients must be declared according to applicable food labelling regulations, there may also be a risk of cross-contamination during production. If in doubt, choose products that are specifically labelled as gluten free.