Is buckwheat gluten and wheat free?

Here's why:

* Buckwheat is not actually a wheat. It's a seed from a plant related to rhubarb and sorrel, not wheat.

* Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Since buckwheat is not related to these grains, it doesn't contain gluten.

This makes buckwheat a great option for people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or those following a gluten-free diet.