Katarina Mollo MEd, RDN, LDN
Q: Is couscous gluten-free?


Couscous is not gluten-free. Couscous is made from semolina which comes from durum wheat. It would not be safe for someone with celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders.

I use quinoa instead of couscous in recipes/salads etc. It works very well as a replacement and has the added benefit of being a very nutritious whole grain. Just make sure that the quinoa is labeled gluten-free. You can read more about quinoa here:


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