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Einkorn Wheat

Also known as: einkorn

Low concern

Einkorn is a whole grain wheat with similar nutrition to modern wheat (slightly higher protein, lutein, and minerals). It contains gluten and is NOT safe for people with celiac disease or wheat allergy.

Found in

24 products

What it is

Triticum monococcum, an ancient diploid wheat species predating modern hexaploid bread wheat.

Whole grain flour for breads, pasta, baked goods.

Why it's flagged

Contains gluten (unsafe for celiac/non-celiac gluten sensitivity)
Major food allergen (wheat)

What regulators actually say

"There are nine major food allergens recognized by U.S. law: milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole-grain food; wheat is a major allergen under FALCPA requiring labeling.

European Union — EFSA

Cereals containing gluten regulated as allergen under EU 1169/2011.

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