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Hard Red Wheat

Also known as: Hard red winter wheat, Hard red spring wheat

Low concern

Whole hard red wheat is a nutrient-dense whole grain providing fiber, B vitamins, and minerals. It contains gluten and is unsafe for people with celiac disease, wheat allergy, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Type

grain

What it is

A class of common wheat (Triticum aestivum) with high protein and strong gluten, typically used for bread flour.

Provides structure, protein, and fiber; ground into flour or used whole in breads, pasta, and cereals.

Why it's flagged

Contains gluten — unsafe for celiac disease and wheat allergy

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food; declared as major allergen (wheat)

European Union — EFSA

Conventional food; gluten-containing cereal labelled per Regulation (EU) 1169/2011

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