This post discusses whether ranch dressing is gluten free, as well as lists all the salad dressings I’ve tested for hidden gluten with my Nima Sensor. This blog post is updated often as I test new salad dressing brands for hidden gluten. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosures.
A lot of people in the gluten-free community know that I love to use my Nima Sensor to test products for hidden gluten.
The Nima Sensor is a portable gluten-detecting device that enables you to test a small sample of a food item for hidden gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and sometimes oats.
It’s a highly-sensitive device with some limitations, which I talk about in detail in this article, What You Need to Know About Nima Sensor Before You Buy.
Over the years, several people have asked me to test ranch dressing for hidden gluten; I’ve been reluctant, mainly because I personally dislike ranch dressing. I have an aversion to anything white and creamy like mayonnaise, sour cream and, of course, ranch.
Ranch dressing is typically made with a combination of creamy ingredients such as buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise, along with a combination of herbs, onions, garlic and pepper.
That said, so many people love ranch dressing and want to know if they can safely enjoy it on the gluten-free diet. If you’re one of those people asking, Is ranch gluten free?”, I’ve got answers for you.
Commercially prepared ranch dressing in a bottle usually contains a vegetable oil such as soybean or canola oil, water, eggs, sugar, buttermilk, vinegar, salt natural and/or artificial flavors, spices, xantham gum and preservatives. Some manufacturers add gluten, such as wheat flour as a thickener.
Is Panera At Home Fuji Apple Dressing Gluten Free?
Panera’s Fuji Apple bottled dressing is not labeled gluten free, but it does not contain any gluten ingredients. Plus, the Nima Sensor did not find any hidden gluten.
Please note the Panera At-Home website says the dressing is gluten free too. I love this dressing!
Eating gluten-free at Panera is another story and I encourage you to read more about how to navigate Panera’s gluten-free offerings if you must eat there. (Editor’s Note: I personally don’t feel comfortable eating at Panera).
Is Olive Garden Italian Dressing Gluten Free?
I tested a bottle of the Olive Garden Italian dressing for hidden gluten using my Nima Sensor. The bottle is labeled gluten free, and I’m happy to report that Nima did not find any gluten either.
I also tested the Italian dressing while dining at the Olive Garden, among other dishes, and share my experiences – and challenges – with eating gluten-free at the Olive Garden in this article.
Gluten and Dairy Free Ranch Dip
FAQ
Is ranch dip gluten-free?
Does Hidden Valley Ranch have gluten?
Is Great Value ranch dip gluten-free?
Is Kraft Classic Ranch Dressing gluten-free?
Is ranch dressing gluten free?
While I can’t say all ranch dressing is gluten free, I can tell you that the leading brand, Hidden Valley Ranch, is labeled gluten free.
How long does it take to make a gluten-free ranch dip?
Make the best homemade gluten-free ranch dip with fresh herbs and no mayo in about 5 minutes! Easily turn this dip into a creamy ranch dressing with just a splash of heavy cream! It’s a simple, yet elevated way to make a delicious ranch without ranch seasoning packets. This is the best homemade ranch dressing and dip recipe!
Is Marzetti ranch dressing gluten-free?
Ken’s Foods Ranch Dressing is labeled gluten-free. Kraft does not test its salad dressings for gluten, nor does it label them gluten-free, but the company will disclose any gluten ingredients clearly on its labels. Marzetti’s Classic Ranch dressing is made without gluten ingredients. Egg and milk are the only listed allergens.
Is Hidden Valley Ranch dressing gluten-free?
When many folks talk about ranch dressing, they are talking about the original ranch dressing, Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing. The short answer is yes, Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing is labeled gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Dairy is the only allergen listed. As always, check labels, and chooses carefully.