- Wheat free is NOT Gluten-free
- Spelt, Durum, Kamut, Semolina, Faro, Graham and Einkorn are all forms of Wheat
- Gluten-free also means having to avoid Barley, Rye and Triticale
- Although Oats themselves do not contain gluten, they are grown in the wheat fields off season and may or may not be contaminated. Always look for Oats specifically labeled Gluten-Free.
Rice
Corn (Maize)
Potatoes
Beans
Soy
Tapioca
Quinoa
Millet
Buckwheat
Arrowroot
Amaranth
Flax
Sorghum
Nut Flours
Montina
Teff
Garfava
Grains NOT Allowed
Wheat (Spelt, Durum, Kamut, Semolina, Faro, Graham, Einkorn)
Barley
Rye
Triticale
Oats that aren't labeled Gluten-Free
Alcohols Allowed
Wine
Hard Liquor (Distilled alcoholic beverages, even the ones made from barley, rye or wheat such as Vodka or Whiskey, are gluten-free. The gluten-peptide is too large to carry over in the distillation process and therefore leaves the resulting alcohol gluten-free, Yay!)
Gluten-free beer
Sake
Hard Cider (naturally gluten-free and will be labeled as such on many brands)
Alcohols NOT Allowed
Beer
Ale
Lager
Malted beverages (wine coolers, hard lemonade, etc)
Foods and Products that MAY contain gluten
Salad Dressings
Marinades
Brown Rice Syrup
Lunch Meats
Gravies and Sauces
Soy Sauce (look for gluten-free labeled soy sauces)
Chicken, Beef or Vegetable Stock
Vitamin, Mineral, Herbal and Nutritional Supplements
Drugs and Over the Counter Medications
Communion Wafers
Spice Blends
Imitation Bacon, Seafood (imitation crab definitely contains gluten) or Cheese
Cereal
Flour
Roux
Protein Bars
Pasta
And Many More
Like I said, you have to be a label reading fool. Call manufacturers or restaurants and ask questions if you really want something and always remember: When in Doubt, Do Without.
