Because of the potential for gluten-containing grains like wheat, barley, and rye to co-mingle with our oats, we use a state-of-the-art mechanical and optical sorting process to remove those gluten-containing grains from our oats.

Whole Grain Oats Whole Grain Oats, Corn Starch, Sugar, Salt, Tripotassium Phosphate. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.

The Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios produced at our other facilities are, and will continue to be, FDA-compliant and gluten-free. We'll also continue to test products and our oat flour supply extensively to ensure our products meet the gluten-free standard.

Ingredients. Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Corn Starch, Honey, Brown Sugar Syrup, Salt, Tripotassium Phosphate, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Natural Almond Flavor. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.

Cheerios are primarily made from whole grain oats. Whole grains contain all parts of the grain, so they tend to provide more nutrients than refined grains. What's more, eating fiber-rich whole grains may help lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease ( 1 ).

Cheerios are labeled gluten-free, which means the company has verified it contains less than 20 ppm of gluten per the FDA's labeling guidelines.

Some cereals such as corn, sorghum and oats require special processing to remove gluten, making them safe for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

However, until we see convincing evidence to the contrary, Celiac.com regards Cheerios and other General Mills products as safe for people with celiac disease and gluten-sensitivity. We do offer the caveat that people should trust their own judgement and avoid any food they think makes them sick.

With the first ingredient whole grown oats, Honey Nut Cheerios cereal is made without artificial flavors or colors for a wholesome gluten-free food.

Honey Nut Cheerios is a variation of Cheerios breakfast cereal, introduced in 1979. Honey Nut Cheerios is sweeter than the original, with a honey and almond flavor.

Cheerios has been a family favorite for years. Its wholesome goodness is perfect for toddlers to adults and everyone in between. Made from whole grain oats, and without artificial flavors or colors, they're naturally low in fat and cholesterol free. These wholesome little “o's” have only one gram of sugar!

Cheerios are primarily made from whole grain oats. Whole grains contain all parts of the grain, so they tend to provide more nutrients than refined grains. What's more, eating fiber-rich whole grains may help lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease ( 1 ).

All of our oats go through this mechanical sorting so that we can remove stray gluten containing grains. Testing of the finished Cheerios is the final confirmation that the product is gluten free.

Gluten-Free Cereal Options

• Rice Cereals. Rice cereals are a popular gluten-free option.
• Corn Cereals. Corn cereals are another gluten-free option that is widely available.
• Quinoa Cereals. Quinoa is a gluten-free grain.
• Buckwheat Cereals.
• Cheerios.
• Chex.
• Fruity Pebbles.
• Rice Krispies.

This mechanical process occurs in a brand new facility built specifically for this purpose, basically sorting the grains to discard anything smaller than the perfect oat groat. This includes wheat and barley seeds, rocks and small oat groats that will be discarded to make Cheerios gluten-free.

Gluten is a structural protein naturally found in certain cereal grains. Although "gluten" often only refers to wheat proteins, in medical literature it refers to the combination of prolamin and glutelin proteins naturally occurring in all grains that have been proven capable of triggering celiac disease.