Easter

We produce an Easter list of eggs and chocolates which is available to download from the right hand side of this page. We will be updating this as we recieve information about more products which are suitable.

You can also tell from an ingredients list if a particular Easter egg is suitable.

Reading labels

Manufacturers must list all ingredients on the ingredients list, and will name the actual grain, so will use the words ‘wheat’, ‘rye’, ‘barley’, ‘oats’; or some will use the word ‘gluten’ as well i.e. ‘wheat gluten’.

Some manufacturers also use an allergy advice box to highlight the presence of gluten in a product. This is not compulsory but also helps in selection of products on a gluten-freeWhen a food has less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten so it is safe for people with coeliac disease to eat. diet.

You should also check for statements such as ‘may contain traces of gluten’, ‘made on a line handling wheat’ or ‘made in factory also handling wheat’. This means that there is a risk of contamination.

If you are unsure about a particular product you can contact our HelplineOur Helpline is staffed by dietitians and food experts. You can call them on 0845 305 2060. and we can go through the ingredients list with you.