does sunflower seeds contain glutamate
Again, it is important to note that sunflower seeds themselves do not contain gluten. If they are raw or toasted with nothing but salt and oil, they are still gluten free. It is those pesky seasonings and flavorings that surprise you with a gluten containing ingredient so read labels carefully.1  reply.o, no, not the kind in the shell that you can happily munch on at sporting events; but the kind that comes shelled, roasted and salted. The Planter's brand of sunflower kernels does contain gluten-to the company's credit, it is labeled very clearly on the package.