Oats are naturally gluten free. However, gluten containing grains like wheat, rye and barley could have been grown in fields nearby and come into contact with the oats during harvest or transportation. As the world's leading experts in oat milling, Quaker developed a process to ensure strict standards for Gluten Free are met. Look for Gluten Free labels on packages of Quick Quaker Oats and Instant Quaker Oatmeal: http://www.quakeroats.com/product/hot-cereals/gluten-free-oatmeal.aspx
No, they're made from wheat and contain wheat gluten.
Whole grain refers to grains that contain all parts of the grain kernel - the bran, germ, and endosperm. Whole wheat specifically refers to wheat grains that contain all parts of the kernel. In other words, whole wheat is a type of whole grain, but not all whole grains are necessarily whole wheat.
Yes, whole wheat bread does contain gluten, as it is made from whole wheat flour, which includes the proteins glutenin and gliadin that form gluten when flour is mixed with water. Gluten is what gives bread its elasticity and texture. Therefore, individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid whole wheat bread.
Don't assume that "whole grain" is something other than wheat. Read the labels. There are whole grains that are not wheat - rice, corn, oats - but most whole grain breads include wheat. If you cannot eat wheat because of the gluten, then you need to become familiar with other grains that you should avoid - which might include rye and barley or even oats.
Whole wheat products are made from wheat grains that have not been refined, meaning they contain all parts of the grain - the bran, germ, and endosperm. Whole grain products, on the other hand, can be made from any whole grain, such as barley, oats, or quinoa, and also contain all parts of the grain.
Whole grain products contain all parts of the grain - the bran, germ, and endosperm - while whole wheat products only contain the entire wheat kernel. Whole grain products can include other grains like oats or barley, while whole wheat products specifically refer to products made from the entire wheat kernel.
They are both made from wheat and would contain gluten.
Whole wheat products are made from wheat grains that have not been refined, meaning they contain all parts of the grain - the bran, germ, and endosperm. Whole grain products, on the other hand, can be made from any whole grain, such as barley, oats, or quinoa, not just wheat.
Whole grain products contain all parts of the grain, including the bran, germ, and endosperm, while whole wheat products specifically use the entire wheat kernel. Whole grain products can include other grains like oats or barley, while whole wheat products only use wheat.
Yes, in the common use of the words "whole" and "grain," because wheat is a type of grain, whole wheat bread is, by definition, whole grain.
Yes, whole wheat is a whole grain, although it isn't the only whole grain.
Whole grain and whole wheat are not the same. Whole grain includes all parts of the grain, while whole wheat only includes the wheat grain. Whole grain is generally more nutritious and offers more health benefits compared to whole wheat.