Question 1

is gluten synonymous with wheat?

Accepted Answer

No: Gluten in the United States is mainly from wheat, because wheat is such a large part of the average american diet.  However, gluten is also in barley, rye, and spelt. Malted barley, or malt, has gluten just like barley does.

Question 2

which food contains gluten and wheat ?

Accepted Answer

Gluten: Gluten is in wheat, barley, and rye.  Therefore, it is in any foods or drinks that use these as ingredients.  Some foods are pretty obvious like typical breads, pizza, pasta, cakes, and cookies.  You need to be aware that gluten is in most beers, soy sauce, and many sauces.  Anything breaded typically has gluten.

Question 3

what foods can i eat when avoiding gluten and wheat?

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Gluten free diet: I'd recommend that you research the following website for a thorough list of gluten free foods. The list is exhaustive but very informative. Good luck. www.celiac.com/gluten-free food list.

Question 4

what is the differance with gluten and wheat intollerance?

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Gluten vs. wheat: Wheat allergy is usually seen in smaller kids but can appear at any time. It is a systemic type of allergy. Usually manifested by diarrhea, possible rashes, less likely anaphylactic reactions. Gluten sensitivity (celiac disease) is local disease mediated through IgA and is localized in the duodenum. Specific intolerance of gluten vs. Other wheat proteins in wheat allergies.

Question 5

wheat intolerence and gluten intolerence, is there a difference?

Accepted Answer

Wheat and Gluten: Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.   You could possibly have a reaction to wheat, but not other gluten- containing grains.   The exact meaning of "Intolerance" is not clear, so I can't be certain what you mean by that.

Question 6

i think i'm allergic to wheat, and not specifically gluten. is this common?

Accepted Answer

See Allergist: An IgE-mediated allergic reaction to wheat is very common, especially in children (less common to develop as an adult). Celiac disease (gluten allergy) is a completely unrelated condition and not related to true wheat allergy which leads to hives, itching, swelling, wheeze, etc upon exposure. See an Allergist in order to clarify your reactions and determine if you have a true allergy or not.

Question 7

what can i do if my son is allergic to wheat gluten and dairy what foods can't he have?

Accepted Answer

Label reading: Look at the labels and avoid foods with milk, cheese, whey, casein, gluten, wheat.

Question 8

what happens if you're allergic to wheat is it still possible you shouldn't eat other gluten?

Accepted Answer

Probably: It really depends on which protein in wheat you are allergic to.  If you are allergic to gluten then you need to avoid all gluten.  If you are not allergic to gluten but are allergic to wheat then no.  See an allergist to help you sort this out.

Question 9

do you know is wheat gluten ok in bagels?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you do not have gluten sensitivity or celiac, the gluten in bagels should be fine.

Roughly 6 percent of the U.S. Population is gluten sensitive and 1 percent has celiac.
Gluten is present in every flour based product you eat including breads, bagels, rolls.

Most people have no problems with gluten.

Question 10

does nestle cerelac wheat have gluten in it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gluten is a protein in all forms of wheat

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