Gluten-Free and Missing Corn Flakes? Here's the One That Actually Is

Here's something that trips up a lot of people managing celiac disease or gluten sensitivity: Kellogg's Corn Flakes in the US are not gluten-free. Neither are most store-brand versions. They all use malt flavoring, which comes from barley — a gluten grain — even though the cereal is mostly corn.

So if you've been avoiding cornflakes entirely because you assumed there wasn't a safe option, there is one — it's just not from a US brand.

Nestlé Go Free Gluten Free Cornflakes

This is Nestlé's UK cereal range, formulated specifically without malt so it's certified gluten-free — a genuine cornflake, not a rice or quinoa-based stand-in. It's not distributed in the US, so getting hold of it means ordering it directly.

Quick checklist if you're gluten-free and cereal shopping

• Check for "malt flavoring," "malt extract" or "malt syrup" on any corn flake ingredient list — all are barley-derived.
• Don't assume "corn flakes" means gluten-free just because corn is the main ingredient.
• Look for an explicit gluten-free certification on the label, not just an absence of wheat.

Where to buy Nestlé Go Free Cornflakes in the US

Get the 375g box from Great British Imports, shipped from the UK across the United States. Always check the current on-pack label for the latest allergen information.