<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I finally received a response from the customer service representative at Jenny Craig regarding the source of the malt in several of their bars. The malt is indeed made from Barley which would make the bars NOT gluten free. This is very unfortunate since it is only one ingredient in the bars and they obviously tried to make them gluten free by using rice flour and at least doing some level of research on what gluten is. Their website apparently still states that they are gluten free and I got the impression that they are still going to claim them as suitable for most people on gluten free diets, since the rep said that it is only a minute amount that is contained in the krispies. If any one would like to contact the company, they can call Marcie DePaglona at Balance Bars/ Jenny Craig at 1-800-678-4246 x2201. -Joany Joany Janicki Washington, DC