Wheat Free Products

It is important when you are on any specialized diet to keep the staples on hand in your pantry. This is especially true when you must eat no wheat. A variety of wheat free products will be helpful in making any meal or snack for yourself or your loved ones who are on a wheat free diet.

First, it’s important to keep in mind the products you may not use. Then, you can find appropriate substitutes. Keep a list of both types of products in a handy place where you can refer to it as needed.

The following are not wheat free products and should be avoided by anyone on a wheat free diet, unless specifically made to be wheat free.

wheat flour
wheat bread
muffins, rolls, English muffins, buns, etc.
waffles, pancakes
MSG
beer, ale
root beer
instant drink mixes
pretzels
crackers
semolina
cake, pastries, frosting
ice cream, sherbet, ice cream cones
soufflés
some salad dressings
hot dogs, sausages, bologna, prepared meat patties
cottage cheese with modified starch
scalloped potatoes
pasta
creamed soups, soups with noodles or pasta, or thickened with wheat flour
candy with malt or chocolates
Worcestershire sauce

Now, products that you can use instead of these are readily available. You can find many wheat free products in your usual grocery store. Some, which are naturally wheat free, will be on the main aisles, and some will be available in the health food section. You will probably see a section there of items that are wheat free and/or gluten free. (Remember, if something is gluten free, it is automatically also wheat free.)

Here are good products to keep in your refrigerator and pantry if you are practicing a wheat free diet (check labels!!):

rye meal
rye flour
potato flour
barley flour
rolled oats and oat flour
cornmeal and cornstarch
coffee and tea
fruit juices
cocoa powder
pure corn and rice based cereals
meringues
gelatin
eggs
butter, margarine, and oils
salad dressings and gravies made without wheat products
fresh, canned, or frozen fruits and vegetables packaged without wheat products
milk, yogurt, and cheeses
potatoes and rice
clear soups and homemade wheat free soups
corn syrup, honey, sugar, molasses
salt, herbs, spices, and spice blends made without wheat

By keeping these and other wheat free products in your kitchen, it will be much simpler to remain on your wheat free diet.