While wheat is one of the major gluten-containing grains, it is important to remember that "wheat-free" does not mean the same thing as "gluten-free."
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Some people are allergic to gluten, a mixture of protein fragments found in common cereal grains, however, others are allergic to the protein in wheat itself, including wheat albumin and wheat globulins. People allergic to wheat will want to avoid wheat and its by-products. For those who are allergic to gluten, please refer to our separate guide for gluten free information.