| Component | Gluten-Free? | Notes | |-----------|--------------|-------| | Stone-ground white corn grits (base) | Yes | Corn is naturally gluten-free. No wheat, barley, or rye in ingredients. | | Salt, water, butter | Yes | Standard dairy and seasonings are GF. | | (in some locations/seasonal batches) | Check | Some restaurants may add cream, cheese blends, or bacon bits (bacon can have gluten-based smoke flavors). | | Grits cakes (fried grits) | No / High Risk | Fried in shared fryers with gluten-containing items (chicken tenders, okra, biscuits). |
Cracker Barrel provides an official Gluten-Friendly menu, not a certified gluten-free menu. The company explicitly states: are cracker barrel grits gluten free
Grits are often a vessel for toppings. Here is how they affect the gluten status: | Component | Gluten-Free