Wheat free glossary

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The world of wheat free shopping, eating and cooking is a minefield peppered with wheat, hidden wheat and wheat by any other name. The items listed on this page highlight some of the good, the bad and the ugly.

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.

no Tamari, ordinary Soy sauce made with the fermentation of wheat in the process.
yes Tamari, wheat free Soy sauce made without the fermentation of wheat in the process.
yes Tapioca flour Starch which is produced as flour, pearl or flakes. Used in general baking mixed with other flours. Check it is pure.
no Tartare sauce Usually contains wheat (modified starch).
yes Tartaric acid Weak acid that can be used with Bicarbonate of soda as a raising agent.
yes Teff Relative of millet. Produces a brown flour. Good for general baking.
no Thickener Usually wheat.
no Thickening Usually wheat.
yes Tofu Soya bean curd. Can be used in bread and cakes to improve texture. Flavourless, so will absorb other flavours readily.
yes Tomato Puree Good quality ones are pure. Check ingredients.
yes Toothpaste Check ingredients.
yes Tortilla chips Many plain flavoured types are made with pure corn flour, ideal for use with wheat free dips. Check ingredients carefully, and always be suspicious of flavoured versions.
no Tortillas, soft variety Usually made with wheat flour.
no Triticale A wheat/rye hybrid grain. Manufacturers often use 'triticale' in high end products, especially cosmetics, shampoos etc, because they think it sounds more impressive than 'wheat'.
  • yes— Yes with caution
  • no— No
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Last Updated: 24-Apr-2008