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Wheat Gluten

Low concern

Wheat gluten is a basic wheat-derived protein. The primary regulatory concern is wheat allergen disclosure (FALCPA top-9) and gluten content for individuals with celiac disease, wheat allergy, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, where consumption can cause significant immune-mediated harm.

Found in

24,856 products

What it is

Protein component of wheat (gliadin and glutenin), separated from starch.

Structure, elasticity, protein source (seitan), binder.

Why it's flagged

wheat is a top-9 FALCPA allergen
celiac disease — autoimmune reaction to gluten
non-celiac gluten sensitivity

What regulators actually say

"Celiac disease is a chronic, autoimmune digestive disease that damages the small intestine; the only treatment is a strict gluten-free diet."

FDA Gluten and Food Labeling — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS; wheat allergen disclosure required (FALCPA)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted; gluten disclosure required under 1169/2011

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