It’s true, olive oil should not contain any gluten in it. In fact, it’s a very popular ingredient for gluten free breads and pizza crusts-- items which are on the rise in the specialty and natural foods industry.
If you’re manufacturing a gluten free food with olive oil, you’ll want to receive a gluten free statement from your supplier. Why? Because you need to make sure that they have an internal quality control process set up to avoid any cross contamination-- if that is actually a factor within their plant.
You can feel pretty assured that that isn’t an issue in 95% of olive oil manufacturing plants, but it is smart to request the documentation none the less to be on the safe side.
Now go enjoy a new treat with olive oil!