<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

Every year, one of us on the list who celebrates Passover writes to the list about why the holiday is a good time for all celiacs. Just jumping in now, since the products are already in the stores.

Passover is good for celiacs for two reasons.
1. Clear, specific labeling on the foods. No hidden ingredients or contamination.
2. More availability of products that are gluten-free.

Without going into the reasons (since the Passover diet restrictions are religious and have nothing to do with celiac), this is all you need to know:

If a food is marked Kosher for Passover, May be used for Passover, or something similar, look for four no-no's:
matzah, matzah meal, matzah farfel, or cake meal  (spellings may vary). These are all made from wheat. 

If the label omits them, then the product is gluten-free, uncontaminated. If the label has one of them listed, it has wheat.

If a food says "Non-grebochts" (which means no wheat, corn, rice, beans), then it is gluten-free, uncontaminated. These products are less common, but do exist.

WARNING: A label that just says "Kosher" does NOT mean gluten free. 
It must be kosher for Passover and not say the matzah stuff.

This is a great time to buy cookies and cakes and freeze them. Great time for sauces, condiments, etc.. Don't forget to check the freezer section, if there is a Passover section in your store.

Please don't ask me for specific brands. Brands vary across the country. This is a great time to read the labels and know they're accurate. 

Lin

*Please provide references to back up claims of a product being GF or not GF*