Are Frito Lays potato chips gluten-free? This is a good question to ask but why!! we all love Lay’s potato chips and never bother to think about the answer to this question before opening a bag full of Lay’s chips. But for those who suffer from celiac disease or have gluten insensitivity, this question is essential to have the answer to. So here I’m going to share the gluten status of Frito Lay”s potato chips.
What are Frito Lay’s potato chips?
Frito Lays is a subsidiary of Pepsico which is famous for its potato chips. These potato chips come in many flavors from cheese to yogurt, from BBQ to French. There are too many to name here.
If you are reading this article it means you already know what they taste like. They are a perfect snack for all occasions. They are available in different packaging and their flavors can vary from country to country to serve the local taste and preferences.
Are Frito Lays potato chips gluten-free?
According to the official website of Frito Lays they have a whole range of Lays potato chips that are gluten-free and safe for those who face gluten sensitivity.
Here is the list of gluten-free flavors of Lays potato chips:
- Lay’S Baked BBQ Flavored Potato Crisps
- Lay’S Baked Original Potato Crisps
- Lay’S Baked Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Crisps
- Lay’S Classic Potato Chips
- Lay’S Lightly Salted Potato Chips
- Lay’S Simply BBQ Thick Cut Flavored Potato Chips
- Lay’S Simply Sea Salted Thick Cut Potato Chips
- Lay’S STAX Bacon & Cheddar Potato Skins Flavored Potato Crisps
- Lay’S STAX Buffalo Wings with Ranch-Flavored Potato Crisps
- Lay’S STAX Cheddar Flavored Potato Crisps
- Lay’S STAX Chile Limón Flavored Potato Crisps
- Lay’S STAX Flamas Flavored Potato Crisps
- Lay’S STAX Mesquite Barbecue Flavored Potato Crisps
- Lay’S STAX Original Potato Crisps
- Lay’S STAX Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Crisps
- Lay’S STAX Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Crisps
- Lay’S Wavy Lightly Salted Potato Chips
- Lay’S Wavy Original Potato Chips
Keep in mind that this list of gluten-free Lays chips is for USA buyers. In other countries, they may have different flavors of Lays according to the local taste and preferences so it is advised to look for gluten status on the pack before eating.
Conclusion
In short, most flavors of Frito Lays are gluten-free and you don’t need to worry before eating them but still, if you are highly sensitive to gluten then you should be careful before consuming these chips. You can read the gluten status and amount of gluten present in the chips on the back of the pack. But as they are available in a lot of flavors so if one has gluten in it other will be gluten-free and safe to enjoy, SO there is always something to keep your snack time high. So ENJOY and be CAREFUL.