Is Crispix Gluten-Free? (+ Gluten-Free Cereal Options!)

If you love cereal for breakfast, you may recognize Crispix, a crunchy favorite made with both corn and rice. It’s easily found in grocery stores and is a popular choice for both kids and adults. But if you follow a gluten-free diet due to celiac disease or gluten intolerance, is Crispix a safe option?

Let’s look at the facts.

Quick Answer:

No, Kellogg’s Crispix is not considered gluten-free. While it no longer lists barley malt (a common gluten-containing ingredient) in its current ingredients, it is not labeled or certified gluten-free, and Kellogg’s does not test this cereal for gluten content.

Kellogg’s has stated that if a product meets the <20 ppm threshold for gluten, it will clearly be labeled gluten-free. Since Crispix has no such label, it should not be considered safe for those with celiac disease.

Crispix is also made on shared equipment with wheat-containing cereals, so there is a significant risk of cross-contact. For this reason, even without obvious gluten-containing ingredients, Crispix is not recommended for people with Celiac disease or high gluten sensitivity.

If you are new to gluten-free, this Guide to Gluten-Free Living has a lot of helpful information, so your new lifestyle is an easy transition.

What Is Crispix?

Crispix is a cereal made by Kellogg’s. It features a unique texture, made with crispy rice on one side and crispy corn on the other. It’s not labeled gluten-free, but many people wonder if that’s just a formality since it doesn’t list wheat on the ingredient label.

As with any packaged food, reading the ingredients label and checking for a gluten-free label is a must. Hidden gluten can appear in the form of additives or from cross-contamination in manufacturing.

Crispix Ingredients:

As with any product you are considering purchasing, it is crucial to read the ingredients label to look for gluten-containing ingredients. Look for gluten free claims on the packaging.

When reading an ingredients list, ingredients are listed from the most quantity to the least. As I mentioned, barley malt has recently been removed from this list.

• Rice
• Milled Corn
• Sugar
• Salt
• Molasses
• Brown Rice Syrup (they now use brown rice syrup instead of malt)
• Baking Soda
• Turmeric
• Assorted Vitamins and Minerals

In looking at the ingredients list from Kellogg’s website, no ingredient jumps out as containing gluten. We have to go with the shared equipment and brown rice syrup with potential malt to make our decision not to eat this product.

Breakfast is one of the most important meals, so I want to share some delicious gluten free cereal brands that are completely safe for those with Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance.

Gluten-Free Crispix Cereal Alternatives

There are many delicious gluten-free breakfast cereals out there that are certified gluten-free. Here are some of our family’s favorites. They are all great options:

• Envirokids Cereal
• Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Muesli
• Q’ia Cereals
• Aldi’s Crispy Rice
• Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free Granola, Almond Butter Puffs,
• Puffins (one of my kids’ favorites)
• Ancient Harvest Quinoa Flakes
• Magic Spoon
• Love Grown
• Barbara’s Organic Rice Crisps (a gluten-free crispy rice cereal that is a Rice Krispies copycat.)
• Nature’s Path (The Sunrise Line is GF)
• Bakery On Main (Granola)

Homemade Gluten-Free Cereal Ideas:

• Homemade Gluten-Free Granola makes a great breakfast, and you can customize the ingredients!
• This Gluten-Free Honey Almond Squares Cereal recipe looks fun to make!

⚠️ Always double-check product labels and manufacturing practices, since brands can change ingredients or processing methods without warning.