Above are some of the brands of beans and legumes that I buy. I try my best to source out dried beans, peas and lentils that are certified gluten-free. If you are interested in Canada's allergen labelling laws check out their website.

Legumes also known as pulses are a great addition to the celiac diet. They are a wonderful source of fiber which can be lacking in a celiac diet. But as always when dealing with celiac disease you need to be aware of possible cross-contamination with gluten.

According to a 2018 article by the Canadian Celiac Association and Dietitians of Canada, celiacs should "Ideally choose pulses (dried beans, peas and lentils) that are labelled “gluten free”. If using pulses that are not labelled “gluten free” it is essential to thoroughly check for foreign materials. Place pulses on a clean cookie sheet and look for any pebbles or kernels of grain that need to be removed. Rinse thoroughly before cooking." https://www.celiac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Gluten-Free-Eating-PEN-Document.pdf

Here is a quote from the Edmonton Celiac Association's cross-contamination article where they advice to "Meticulously pick lentils over before cooking. Even if you buy them packaged, it is not uncommon to find kernels of wheat or oats (or pebbles) in with the lentils" https://www.celiacedmonton.ca/gluten-free-diet/celiacs-and-disasters/

So, do be careful when cooking and eating dried legumes. I still find it challenging to ask friends, family or restaurant staff about the food they are serving and the possiblity of cross-contamination, but my health is important to me, so I keep trying and it is getting easier. As always I highly recommend checking out the celiac association of your country and seeking medical advise if you have questions. In Canada the Canadian Celiac Association is a fantastic resource.

Updated February 4, 2022: I thought I would add the names of some other brands I have been buying recently. For dried legumes I have found Yupik which has the Canadian Celiac Association mark good. I have seen them at Costco and amazon.ca. For canned legumes besides Primo, I have purchased Unico and Eden Foods brands. Not all Unico's canned legumes have the gluten free label. For example Unico's canned lentils don't, but their beans do. Recently my local grocery store no longer stocks Clic brands, but I have seen them at stores in Calgary for example Walmart. The dried Clic legumes I have seen in some Walmarts and the Italian Centre Shop in Calgary had a nice selection last time I was there. For those of you that might be interested here is a link to Clic's website.

If you are looking for a great source for recipes or information on legumes I highly recommed checking out Pulse Canada's website. Here is a link here http://www.pulsecanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/14-Oct-28-Gluten-Free-Booklet-FOR-WEB.pdf. They have great information on what legumes are, how to cook them, and some delicious gluten-free recipes.

How about you? Is it easy to find gluten-free certified legumes where you live? I'd love to hear about your favourite recipes using legumes. Here is a link to my gluten-free pea soup recipe

Note: These are my personal experiences and opinions. Always seek out a medical opinion for medical concerns.