Wheat free glossary
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Because this website is primarily wheat free there are items listed in the glossary that contain gluten, therefore please check carefully if you are suffering from coeliac disease as these will not be suitable for you.
And important to remember, whether you suffer from wheat allergy or intolerance, or coeliac disease, always check the ingredients listed on packets as manufacturers do change their ingredients, often on a whim. Obviously this glossary is not exhaustive, if you have anything that you would like to add please use our contact form, we'd be pleased to receive any suggestions.
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Rice | Versatile carbohydrate. |
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Rice flour | Brown or white rice flour available. Used in mixes for cakes, cookies, bread or pizza bases etc. Check it is pure. |
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Rice noodles | Made from rice, check ingredients list for purity. |
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Rice, ground | Check it is pure. |
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Rice, wild | Actually an aquatic grass. Can be substituted anywhere ordinary rice is eaten. |
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Rusk | Wheat. |
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Rye Flour | Can be used in all wheat free cooking. Check it is pure. |
- — Yes with caution
- — No