Is gluten free 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

A gluten-free diet will be free from wheat and all grains and processed foods that contain gluten, but a wheat free diet will not necessarily be free of gluten. Gluten Sensitivity vs. Celiac Disease A gluten sensitivity is different than a true gluten allergy, also known as celiac disease . read more

Gluten-free means that a person avoids all foods containing gluten. Gluten is the general term used to describe the protein found in many grains including wheat, rye, barley, spelt, kamut, oat, triticale, semolina, pumpernickel, and farro. read more