Gluten-free products are foods that do not contain gluten, a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten adds elasticity and viscosity to dough, but can cause digestive and immune response problems in individuals with gluten sensitivities or intolerances. As health and wellness awareness has grown, gluten-free products have gained attention in Korea. Although initially recommended only for those with specific health conditions, gluten-free diets are now widely adopted for weight management and improved digestion.

Korea is rich in gluten-free ingredients such as rice, soybeans, and potato starch, making it advantageous for creating a gluten-free diet. Traditional Korean foods such as tteok (rice cakes), rice noodles, and memilmuk (buckwheat jelly) are naturally gluten-free. In recent years, Korean manufacturers have also begun to develop a wider range of gluten-free options, such as breads, noodles and snacks made from alternative grains such as rice flour, tapioca and corn starch.

Many of these Korean gluten-free products can now be easily found on Amazon, a leading online marketplace in the United States. Some popular gluten-free items include Chung Jung One O’Food’s Garlic Tteokbokki, BAP Instant Rice, and Glass Noodles. Sempio offers gluten-free Rice Noodles and Ssamjang (red chili and soybean paste), while CJ CheilJedang offers 100% Sweet Potato Starch Glass Noodles. In addition, Muhwadang offers a gluten-free gochujang sauce, and Chung Jung One also has a gluten-free version of gochujang. Beyond grains and noodles, a variety of gluten-free snack options are available, such as Jayondaum’s Sweet Potato Sticks, Jadamsun’s Drinkable Pouch Konjac Jelly, and Eatus’ Crispy Sweet Potato Sticks.

Customers who have purchased these gluten-free products on Amazon have shared positive reviews: “I love Korean tteokbokki, and this gluten-free version is chewy and delicious-I buy it regularly,” and “I’m glad to have gluten-free options that come in different flavors.” Another customer said, “I was looking for a healthy gochujang and found this gluten-free product. It not only tastes great, but also has good nutritional value.