Wondering what grains have gluten? Here are common grains that contain gluten and should be avoided by those following a gluten-free diet.*

Gluten Containing Grains

Wheat

including the following wheat varieties

• bulgar wheat
• durum
• einkorn wheat
• emmer
• farina
• farro
• freekeh/farik
• graham
• khorasan wheat (KAMUT®)
• semolina
• spelt
• wheatberries
• wheat starch*

*Some wheat starch will be labeled gluten-free. For wheat starch to be labeled gluten-free it must be processed to remove the presence of gluten to below 20ppm. If wheat starch isn’t labeled gluten-free, avoid it.

Rye

Barley

Including malt products that are derived from barley. 

• malt
• malted barley flour
• malt extract
• malt flavoring
• malted milk
• malted milkshakes
• malt syrup
• malt vinegar

Triticale

Oats*

Oats are a complex subject for two reasons: handling and reaction. Most oats are grown and processed in a way that exposes them to cross-contact with wheat. In addition, many people with celiac disease react to oats. If you decide to introduce them to your diet, select oats that are labeled gluten-free.

*The information provided on this website has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease.