Which Over-the-Counter Potato Chips Are Gluten- and Dairy-Free?

Which Over-the-Counter Potato Chips Are Gluten- and Dairy-Free?
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Most people love potato chips, but if you must eat gluten- and dairy-free, you may find it difficult to find a chip you can eat. In general, the less flavoring there is on the potato chip, the less likely it is to contain ingredients that contain gluten or dairy. Potatoes are both gluten- and dairy-free, so choosing a plain flavor allows you to enjoy a favorite without compromising your health.

Kettle Brand Potato Chips

According to Go Dairy Free, the Kettle Brand of potato chips markets several products that contain no dairy. The manufacturers of this brand of potato chips claims that all its potato chips are gluten-free and prepared in a gluten-free facility. Its potato chips come in many flavors, including sea salt, spicy Thai and sea salt and vinegar. In addition, Kettle Brand sells baked potato chips in flavors like salt and pepper and hickory honey barbecue. It also offers a line of Krinkle potato chips with tastes that include barbecue and sea salt and pepper. Kettle Brand potato chips are available at many supermarkets. Avoid any of the flavors that contain sour cream or cheese, as they contain dairy ingredients. To be on the safe side, always read the ingredients list before consuming any potato chips, Kettle Brand included.

Lay's Potato Chips

Lay's potato chips have several varieties free of both gluten and dairy. According to Lay's, the Balsamic Sweet Onion, Classic potato chips, Light Original potato chips, lightly salted, Limon flavored, Natural sea salt and baked original potato chips are all free of gluten and dairy ingredients. In addition, the Lay's Kettle cooked salt and cracked black pepper and reduced-fat original flavor are also safe choices if you are avoiding dairy and gluten.

Homemade Potato Chips

When you must avoid certain ingredients in food, cooking at home is the best way to ensure that nothing unsafe gets into your recipes. According to Epicurious, creating your own potato chips means using sliced potatoes fried in olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper. When you cook your own potato chips, you can flavor them any way you like because you are likely familiar with seasonings and spices that are gluten- and dairy-free. Dipping your homemade potato chips into dips that are gluten- and dairy-free is another good way to add flavor to them without running the risk of a reaction to unsafe ingredients.

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Article reviewed by Elizabeth Ahders Last updated on: Dec 9, 2010

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