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» Is Wheat Free The Same As Gluten Free?

Guest_zipy_*	Jul 29 2005, 04:52 PM Post #1
Guests	Okay, so if I see the label wheat-free is that the same as gluten-free? Thanks, Erin

KaitiUSA View Member Profile	Jul 29 2005, 04:58 PM Post #2
Be the change you wish to see in the world! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,974 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Arkansas Member No.: 3,045	Nope not at all. Gluten is also found in rye,barley, and oats. So wheat free does NOT mean gluten free. -------------------- Kaiti Positive bloodwork Gluten-free since January 2004 Arkansas Jeremiah 29:11- "For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for you to prosper and not harm you,plans to give you a hope and future" "One Nation, Under God" Feel free to email me anytime....jkbrodbent@yahoo.com

PicturePerfect View Member Profile	Jul 31 2005, 04:12 PM Post #3
Advanced Community Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 224 Joined: 18-June 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 4,857	QUOTE(KaitiUSA @ Jul 29 2005, 07:58 PM) Nope not at all. Gluten is also found in rye,barley, and oats. So wheat free does NOT mean gluten free. But still look at the ingredients to see if it IS gluten-free. -------------------- lisa mccorkell diagnosed on May 31, 2005 orange county, california "Laziness will cause you pain." (Unknown)

KaitiUSA View Member Profile	Jul 31 2005, 04:38 PM Post #4
Be the change you wish to see in the world! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,974 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Arkansas Member No.: 3,045	Alot of things I have found that say wheat free usually have rye, barley, or oats in them. You can't trust when it says wheat free so you have to check the ingredients and not depend on the "wheat-free" -------------------- Kaiti Positive bloodwork Gluten-free since January 2004 Arkansas Jeremiah 29:11- "For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for you to prosper and not harm you,plans to give you a hope and future" "One Nation, Under God" Feel free to email me anytime....jkbrodbent@yahoo.com

Jnkmnky View Member Profile	Jul 31 2005, 05:06 PM Post #5
Bloom where you are planted. Group: Banned Posts: 1,674 Joined: 5-June 05 Member No.: 4,760	When a product says "WHEAT FREE", they're talking to the people with wheat allergies, not the people with Celiac Disease. -------------------- I believe in God.

VydorScope View Member Profile	Aug 1 2005, 01:23 AM Post #6
(Pictured above is my son, Timothy) Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,303 Joined: 13-May 05 From: Altavista, Va., USA Member No.: 4,566	I have never found a product that only siad wheat free on it that was also gluten free. Thier prbly is some, but I would think its rare since if the maker is going to lable like that , and it is gluten free, they most likly would advertise that too. While it might hurt them to have to make gluten free stuff... it could only help them to lable stuff that already is gluten free as such. -------------------- Vincent The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork (Pslams 19:1 - NKJV) Please use the EMAIL button on my profile if you wish reach me and not PM

connole1056 View Member Profile	Aug 21 2005, 11:23 AM Post #7
Advanced Community Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 143 Joined: 6-May 05 Member No.: 4,491	People make this mistake all the time. That is why I do not think it is a big deal that foods will be labeled wheat free. All it means for celiacs is that we do not have to look at the ingredients to decide whether or not to eat it. Maybe it is a step in the right direction though.

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