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What’s Gluten Free at Pizza Hut?

Last Updated December 16, 2021. Published February 20, 2018 Good For You Gluten Free

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What’s Gluten Free at Pizza Hut?

If you eat gluten free chances are you heard that Pizza Hut makes a gluten-free pizza made with a certified gluten-free pizza crust; however, the bad news is you still need to take many precautions to avoid getting glutened at the restaurant. In this post, I discuss what’s gluten free at Pizza Hut and how to order safely (there is a risk!). This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosures.

You may not realize this, but more than 2,100 Pizza Hut restaurants or one-third of all Pizza Hut locations nationwide, carry gluten-free pizza made with Udi’s certified gluten-free pizza crust.

In this article, I’ll discuss the gluten-free options at Pizza Hut and how to order a gluten-free pizza at Pizza Hut.

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What’s Gluten Free at Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut makes a gluten-free pizza using Udi’s certified gluten-free pizza crust. The pizza is 10 inches and serves 1-2 people.

IMPORTANT: While Pizza Hut uses a certified gluten-free crust, the company says its pizzas are not recommended for people with celiac disease.

Here is an updated statement from the company as of November 2020:

“Due to the handcrafted nature of our menu items, variations in vendor-supplied ingredients, and our use of shared cooking and preparation areas, we cannot assure you that our restaurant environment or any menu item will be completely free of gluten. Therefore, we do not recommend this crust for individuals with celiac disease.”

Let’s talk more about all the components of Pizza Hut’s gluten-free pizza so you can decide if you feel comfortable eating here.

The Crust

The crust is made in a separate facility and shipped to Pizza Hut locations directly. It arrives wrapped and is only unwrapped by the staff when its needed to fulfill an order. The crust is thin and, when topped with sauce and cheese, I think it tastes pretty good.

The crust ingredients include: water, tapioca starch, brown rice flour, canola oil, egg whites, dried cane syrup, tapioca syrup, tapioca maltodextrin, salt, xanthan gum, yeast, cultured corn syrup solids and citric acid (mold inhibitor), and enzymes.

As mentioned prior, Pizza Hut says its gluten-free pizza is not suitable for people with celiac disease.

The Toppings

The cheese, marinara sauce and pepperoni are stored in a separate gluten-free designated area, according to Pizza Hut.

Unfortunately, a lot of cross contamination exists when the pizza makers are grabbing at the same cheese and same sauces to make the regular pizza as the gluten-free pizza. Eater beware.

On top of that, Pizza Hut says there are “variations in vendor-supplied ingredients,” which means not all ingredients are the same across all locations.

The Process

Pizza Huts says, on its website, that it uses a separate dedicated roller cutter to cut the gluten-free pizzas, and that it cuts the pizzas directly inside the box.

Pizza Hut goes on to say it does not have “loose, or airborne, flour” in restaurants where Udi’s Gluten-Free Crust is on the menu, albeit, Pizza Hut has items on the menu that do contain gluten (obviously).

When you order at Pizza Hut, tell your server you want the gluten-free pizza prepared safely and allergy free. Ask him to change gloves and use fresh ingredients.

When your pizza arrives, it should be inside a designated pizza box that features the Udi’s logo. If your pizza does not come in this box, it’s not gluten free. This is regardless if you eat inside the restaurant or order takeaway.

the gluten free pizza at Pizza Hut comes inside a labeled Udi's Gluten Free box.

The Certification

At one point, Pizza Hut said its pizzas were certified gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), which is the leading gluten-free certification program in the U.S.

This has changed. Pizza Hut’s gluten-free pizzas ARE NO LONGER CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE.

In my original post, I shared a press release in 2015 where the GIG said, “The Gluten Intolerance Group worked closely with Pizza Hut to develop a custom safety procedure process for preparing the Gluten-Free pizzas inside Pizza Hut restaurants.

“The Udi’s gluten-free crust, which is the foundation for every Gluten-Free Pizza served at Pizza Hut, as well as the cheese, marinara sauce and pepperoni, will be kept in a segregated Gluten-Free Kit inside each restaurant.

“All team members involved in the Gluten-Free Pizza production process are required to wear clean gloves and use designated gluten-free tools when handling ingredients and finished pizzas.

“Each Pizza Hut Gluten-Free Pizza is baked fresh-to-order on parchment paper and delivered in a specially branded Udi’s Gluten-Free Pizza box. This process is designed to minimize risk of cross contamination.”

Unfortunately, in 2020, Pizza Hut is now marketing its gluten-free pizza as “gluten-free pizza with Udi’s certified gluten-free crust” and is no longer recommending it for people with celiac disease.

The Disclaimer

Remember, while Pizza Hut uses a certified gluten-free pizza crust, and takes some precautions in preparing its gluten-free pizza, Pizza Hut is not a dedicated gluten-free facility.

Pizza Hut states on its website, “While Pizza Hut is proud to offer pizzas that are made with Udi’s Gluten-Free Crust and select Pizza Hut toppings that do not contain gluten, Pizza Hut kitchens are not gluten-free environments. Due to the handcrafted nature of our menu items, variations in vendor-supplied ingredients, and our use of shared cooking and preparation areas, we cannot assure you that our restaurant environment or any menu item will be free of gluten. We recommend that you consult your medical advisor as to what is safe for you.”

I NO LONGER RECOMMEND EATING PIZZA AT PIZZA HUT GIVEN THAT ITS PIZZAS ARE NO LONGER CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE.

Additional Resources

What’s Gluten Free at other Restaurants? Learn what’s gluten free at the Mellow Mushroom, Jersey Mike’s, Chick-fil-A, Panera, California Pizza Kitchen and Chili’s.

Pizza Recipe: Make your own gluten-free pizza at home with my soft and doughy gluten-free pizza crust recipe. I also love this pizza crust recipe.

Best Frozen Gluten-Free Pizza Brands: I taste-tested and Nima-tested a dozen gluten-free frozen pizza brands and share the results in this article.

Read this Book on Gluten-Free Living: Learn how to get rid of gluten and heal your body in my book, Dear Gluten, It’s Not Me, It’s You, available on Amazon.

Ebook on Eating Out: I invite you to read my ebook, The Ultimate Guide to Eating Out Gluten Free, to learn all my tips and tricks to eating out safely with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities.

Free Dining Card: I invite you to download my free printable Gluten-Free Safe Dining Card to help keep you safe when eating out.

Got Accidentally Glutened? Read my article featuring 7 tips to dealing with an accidental gluten exposure.

Free Celiac Meal Plan: Download a free celiac disease meal plan to commit to eating at home more often.

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  1. Jenny Finke, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach says

    August 26, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    Thank you for sharing this. Such good info for my Canada friends. ❤️

  2. Hilary says

    August 26, 2019 at 10:21 am

    For your readers in Toronto , Ontario Canada and greater Toronto area . Pizza Hut has same safe GF practices that you have described above ! Yes, my kids with Celiac and I are thrilled. As Mom , I am impressed with the extent the company has gone to to accommodate those with Celiac Disease! Dang good pizza and a fair price . Thank you for this website👍☺️

  3. Adele says

    March 26, 2019 at 8:05 am

    The gluten free pizza gut pizza was a great option when ordering pizza with friends, and tasty too. Unfortunately, the Pizza Hut restaurants near me have stopped carrying it.

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