IS there gluten or wheat in barley?

Here's why:

* Gluten: Barley is a grain that contains gluten, a protein that can cause problems for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

* Wheat: While barley is not wheat, it's part of the same family of grains (the Triticeae tribe) that also includes wheat, rye, and spelt. All of these grains contain gluten.

Therefore, if you are on a gluten-free diet, you need to avoid barley just like you would avoid wheat.