Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. It serves as a leavening ingredient and actually helps to bind the flour together.
Wheat allergies are rare, yet there are many who cannot consume gluten. For instance, those who suffer from Celiac Disease must live gluten-free.A true wheat allergy is very rare. More people, almost one in seven, are actually sensitive to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in oats, barley, rye and wheat.
When you are at the grocery store, it is important to understand what might contain wheat. The list is great, so fasten your seat belts and let’s go wheat-free shopping.
First of all, rye, oats and barley (malt) do not have to follow the “Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Act.” If the product you are looking at does not say, “wheat” on the label, it may still contain gluten.
Now for the products that may contain wheat. Look for wheat or gluten in bread crumbs, baking powder, broth, cereal extract, brown rice syrup, ice cream, candy, communion wafers, dextrin, gelatinized starch, high protein powder (hvp), hydrolyzed plant protein (hpp), imitation seafood, bacon, lunch meat, malt, beer, modified starch, texturized vegetable protein (tvp), flavored hot beverages, stuffing, sauces, pasta, milk shakes, pre-basted poultry, licorice, marinades, malts, soups, soy sauce and gum.
Non-food items can contain wheat or gluten as well. Look for it in cosmetics, supplements, medications, vitamins and hygiene products.
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