{"title":"Gluten-Free Protein Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes a protein powder gluten-free?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The proteins most powders are built on, like pea, rice and whey, don't contain it on their own. Gluten usually gets in through what's added, such as flavorings, thickeners or other ingredients made from those grains, or through cross-contact in a facility that also handles them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why the label matters more than the protein source. Both fitppl proteins are made from plant protein (pea and brown rice, plus hemp in Foundational), and both are certified gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"Gluten-free\" vs. certified gluten-free\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the U.S., any food or supplement labeled \"gluten-free\" must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. The claim is voluntary, and the brand makes it.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertification adds an outside check. The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) requires certified products to test below 10 ppm, half the FDA limit.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-3\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Optimal Plant Protein is certified through GFCO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\"Gluten-free\" label\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGFCO certified\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGluten limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 20 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fpl-yes\"\u003eUnder 10 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWho checks it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe brand making the claim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fpl-yes\"\u003eAn independent certifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHow to spot it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Gluten-free\" on the label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fpl-yes\"\u003eThe GFCO mark on the package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho needs gluten-free protein powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor people with celiac disease, avoiding gluten isn't optional. Celiac disease is a chronic digestive and immune disorder, triggered by gluten, that damages the small intestine. It affects about 1% of people worldwide, and an estimated 2 million people in the U.S.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Wheat is also one of the nine major food allergens.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-5\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers avoid gluten on a clinician's advice or by preference. If you have celiac disease, your doctor or dietitian is the best guide to which products and certifications fit you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to check on the label\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certification mark,\u003c\/strong\u003e like GFCO's, for an independent check rather than the brand's word alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe allergen line.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat has to be declared, so \"Contains: wheat\" rules a product out.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-5\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain-based ingredients,\u003c\/strong\u003e such as barley malt or wheat-based fillers and thickeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything else you avoid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten-free doesn't mean dairy-free or soy-free. Both fitppl proteins are all three; see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dairy-free-protein-powder\"\u003edairy-free protein powder\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we went with plant protein\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePea and brown rice protein don't contain gluten. Single plant proteins tend to be lower in some essential amino acids than animal proteins, and researchers note that combining them can produce a profile closer to animal protein, which is why both of ours use a blend.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-6\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimal Plant Protein keeps it to four ingredients: organic pea protein, organic brown rice protein, organic vanilla and organic monk fruit, with 26g of protein and 0g of sugar per serving. Foundational adds organic greens, fruits and adaptogens to 18g of plant protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more on going gluten-free with protein, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/nutrition\/6-health-benefits-of-using-gluten-free-protein-powder\"\u003eour guide to gluten-free protein powder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clean-vegan-protein-powder-stevia-free-gluten-free","title":"Foundational Plant Protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoundational Plant Protein is a daily plant protein shake with 18g of protein from organic brown rice, pea and hemp seed protein, plus organic fruit, greens and adaptogens. Each 28g serving has 100 calories, less than 1g of sugar and 0g of added sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18g of protein per serving from organic brown rice, yellow pea and hemp seed protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic fruit: goji and acai in Vanilla \u0026amp; Goji, wild blueberry and pomegranate in Cocoa \u0026amp; Blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic greens, including spirulina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500mg adaptogen blend of organic ashwagandha, reishi and lion's mane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetened only with monk fruit, with no stevia, gums or added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDairy-free, soy-free, Non-GMO Project Verified and certified gluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo flavors, Vanilla \u0026amp; Goji and Cocoa \u0026amp; Blueberry, in a 20-serving bag or 10 single-serving packets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"fitppl","offers":[{"title":"Vanilla \u0026 Goji \/ 20 Serving Bag","offer_id":47820237930777,"sku":"VG-BAG","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vanilla \u0026 Goji \/ 10 Single Serving Packets","offer_id":47820238356761,"sku":"VG-BOX","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cocoa \u0026 Blueberry \/ 20 Serving Bag","offer_id":47820240847129,"sku":"CB-BAG","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cocoa \u0026 Blueberry \/ 10 Single Serving Packets","offer_id":47820240879897,"sku":"CB-BOX","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1757\/5193\/files\/VG-2026-Front.jpg?v=1780425454"},{"product_id":"optimal-organic-plant-protein-powder","title":"Optimal Plant Protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eOptimal Plant Protein is organic plant protein powder made with just four ingredients: organic pea protein, organic brown rice protein, organic vanilla and organic monk fruit. Each 36g serving has 26g of protein, 150 calories and 0g of sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26g of protein per serving from organic pea and brown rice protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetened only with organic monk fruit, with no stevia, erythritol or added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo gums, natural flavors, dairy or soy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified and certified gluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy metal results from the independent lab Light Labs published on the product page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla flavor, 30 servings per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"fitppl","offers":[{"title":"Vanilla \/ 30 Serving Bag","offer_id":49098912825625,"sku":"OPP-V-30BAG","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1757\/5193\/files\/updated-optimal-bag.jpg?v=1788114381"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1757\/5193\/collections\/f573e560-e188-453f-a8bb-9e75d8f35fdc.jpg?v=1794011045","url":"https:\/\/fitppl.com\/collections\/gluten-free-protein-powder.oembed","provider":"fitppl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}