Is worcestershire sauce gluten free?

Depends on the product. That is what 1 publisher says about worcestershire sauce; their exact words are below. Packaged foods differ, so check the label of the product you buy.

What the sources tell us

The Gluten Intolerance Group says Worcestershire-type sauces, like soy sauce, could contain gluten. It suggests asking restaurants whether their sauces are certified gluten-free or, if they are made in-house, whether they contain gluten.[5]

The group also says Worcestershire sauce is usually gluten-free, and that in the U.S. it is typically made with gluten-free ingredients. It still recommends double-checking, for example in a Caesar salad dressing, which is traditionally made with lemon juice, egg yolks, garlic, anchovies, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce.[3][4]

The group notes that an imported brand of baked beans made with Worcestershire sauce might contain malt vinegar, which is derived from barley. The National Celiac Association says malt vinegar is not distilled, contains gluten and is not gluten free, while most other vinegars, including distilled vinegar, are gluten free.[4][6]

In a South Carolina barbecue sauce described by the group, Worcestershire sauce might be added to a mustard base with sugar or honey, black pepper and apple cider vinegar. A Celiac Disease Foundation meatloaf recipe calls for Worcestershire sauce marked gluten-free.[3][2]

The GFCO list includes French`s Worcestershire Sauce 295 mL from French`s, filed under sauces or dressings for Canada.[1]

What the authorities say

"Worcestershire-type sauces and soy sauce could contain gluten."

Gluten Intolerance Group · Depends · gluten.org/community/faq · fetched 2026-10-23

"Worcestershire sauce might also be added and is usually gluten-free, too."

Gluten Intolerance Group · Depends · gluten.org/2022/01/28/gluten-free-southern-cuisine · fetched 2026-10-23

"In the U.S., Worcestershire sauce is typically made with gluten-free ingredients."

Gluten Intolerance Group · Depends · gluten.org/2022/06/28/gluten-free-fun-food-holidays-in-july · fetched 2026-10-24

Certified gluten-free alternatives

Products on the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) list. Each links to its GFCO listing. A product counts as certified only when its package also carries the GFCO mark.

French`s Worcestershire Sauce 295 mL (French`s)

GFCO certified GFCO listing

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