10 Gluten-Free Snacks to Buy Right Now

Oh, yeah. We’re diving into this topic. If you’re already gluten-free or know someone who is, then you don’t need an explanation. Feel free to skip to the next section!

If you’ve never learned about this diet, the basic summary is that people who follow it don’t eat anything that contains gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale.

Plenty of people choose to be gluten-free without an official medical need for it. They simply find that avoiding gluten makes them feel better. More power to them, keep on keepin’ on!

However, there are people who require a gluten-free diet because of health conditions like Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and wheat allergies. 

Unfortunately, it can be tricky to avoid gluten products. Gluten isn’t just in bread products. It’s also in things you wouldn’t expect, like certain sauces. Johns Hopkins gives a deeper dive into gluten-free diets if you’d like to learn more.

Is Jack Link’s Gluten Free?

Our primary focus is not to be a producer of gluten-free products. But we’re still gluten friendly! We have a pretty big list of gluten-free snacks available. These include:

• Cracked Peppered & Garlic Beef Steak Strips
• Original Beef Strip Bars
• Beef Steak Strips
• Extra Tender Original Beef Steak Strips
• Extra Tender Teriyaki Beef Steak Strips
• Extra Thick Cut Barbecue Recipe Pork Strips
• Barbecue Pork Tender Bites
• Original Rotisserie Chicken Strip Bar
• Original Beef Smoked Sausages

Our Favorite Gluten-Free Snacks

Whether you’re just starting this diet or you’ve been adhering to it for years, it’s always helpful to have different ideas to keep things interesting. Here are a few suggestions for some tasty gluten-free snacks.

Jack Link’s Pork Products

We don’t only make beef jerky and snacks. Pork is also part of the Jack Link’s menu! Products like our Extra Thick Cut Barbecue Recipe Pork Strips and Pork Tender Bites are filled with savory, rich flavors reminiscent of southern barbecue.

Jack Link’s Strip Products

People love jerky, but sometimes they want a thicker bite of meat. Enter the beef strips. These bad boys are savory and smokey like our jerky but more tender and hardy.

They come in some unique flavors, too! Here are some of our favorite gluten-free choices:

• Original Beef Strip Bars
• Extra Thick Cut Steak Strips
• Extra Tender Original Beef Steak Strips
• Cracked Peppered & Garlic Beef Steak Strips
• Extra Tender Teriyaki Beef Steak Strips

Other Jack Link’s Products

Again, if beef isn’t your thing, there’s our Original Rotisserie Chicken Strip Bar. It has the rich savory flavor and protein you’d expect from Jack Link’s snacks, but it’s made with 100% chicken!

Popcorn

Who doesn’t enjoy munching on handfuls of popcorn while watching a movie? It’s light, fun and tasty. But while all plain popcorn is gluten-free, not all popcorn products are.

Make sure you check the label on the popcorn before you buy it from a store. Many popcorn products contain added seasonings and toppings that contain gluten.

Some Protein Bars

Generally, protein bars are gluten-free products. It’s actually a selling point that a lot of companies boast about. Gluten-free and keto-friendly are very important to numerous protein bar consumers.

Many of the famous brands you’d find in a store are safe to eat while sticking with the gluten-free lifestyle. But just like with popcorn, be careful to read the label. There are protein bars out there that contain gluten and other ingredients that could be problematic.

Some Rice Cakes

In theory, rice cakes should be gluten-free, and many are. But be cautious of products that contain ingredients such as barley, kamut or “natural flavors.” These items could indicate gluten in the recipe.

Dried Fruit

When it comes to snacks on the go, dried fruit is a sweet treat that’s convenient and simple. It’s a fun alternative to fresh fruit because it’s more like eating candy.

Dehydrated fruit is gluten-free, but check the label to make sure since processing equipment could lead to cross-contamination. Not all manufacturers are strict about that. 

Chickpea Crisps and Snacks

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are gluten-free, contain protein and are scrumptious and versatile. If you buy them raw or in a can, they’ll be gluten-free and you can prepare them in a variety of ways at home.

But there has been a new wave of snack foods made from chickpeas as an alternative to standard chip products. These should be treated like popcorn and rice cakes; read the label to make sure they really are gluten-free.

Some Apple Sauce Squeezies

Apple sauce is gluten-free. It’s just mushed apples! It’s delicious, healthy and people of all ages love it. Squeezable apple sauces might need to be approached with more caution, but you should be fine if you stick with organic options.

Raisins

If you buy organic raisins, they’ll always be gluten-free because grapes are gluten-free. For non-organic, you just have to check the label for any cross-contamination information.

Like popcorn and other snacks, the gluten-free guarantee goes out the window once you start bringing in toppings like chocolate and other additions.

Gluten-Free Snacking Made Easy with Jack Link’s

No matter what your lifestyle is or what your dietary needs are, everyone has a wild side to feed. For those who want or need gluten-free foods, Jack Link’s has snacks to satisfy monster cravings.

For those who need to avoid gluten due to diagnosed health conditions, we recommend sticking with the products we linked to in this blog. We encourage everyone to always read the labels of our snacks before purchasing them!