Daisy:  I don't know where folks are getting their info, but I just read the list of ingredients for Max Nut.  No glutens were listed.  I buy the brand and have successfully raised three dogs on it.  I like it because my pets have had problems with beef intolerence, and there is no beef or beef fat/tallow added for taste.  The dogs eat less, stay leaner and poop less than on other brands.  THey are doing great says the vet.  When we got our puppy this summer, I didn't hesitate to put him on Max. Nut.  he only problem I'm having with the brand is that our area Wal Mart Stores are not carrying it.  They say it's not a high seller so they're discontinuing.  I did call 800 WalMart and they gave me stores where I can find it. My son or daughter buy it 30-50 miles away and bring it home for me.  That should tell you how I really feel about Max. Nut. for my dogs.  It's workth the extra effort.   Julie