Does gluten free mean wheat free?

A gluten free diet is necessary for people suffering from Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), bloating, gas, and allergic reactions to gluten. A wheat free diet is usually associated with an allergic reaction to wheat itself. read more

Many people believe the term "wheat-free" is interchangeable with the term "gluten-free." Unfortunately, that's not the case. In fact, in many cases foods labeled as "wheat-free" contain some gluten. Why Gluten and Wheat Are Not Synonymous. Gluten is found in wheat, and many people think of "gluten" as coming only from wheat. read more

No, gluten free does not always mean wheat free. Some manufacturers use wheat that has had the gluten removed to make gluten free foods. A typical example is that some European gluten free breads and rolls have wheat in them that has had the gluten removed, they do this to make them more like ordinary bread or rolls, therefore although it's gluten free it's not wheat free. read more