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Is barley gluten-free?

No. Barley naturally contains gluten and is not suitable for a gluten-free diet used to manage celiac disease.

Barley heads and kernels representing a gluten-containing cereal grain
Barley is a gluten-containing grain; preparation does not make ordinary barley appropriate for celiac disease.

The short answer

FDA and NIDDK identify barley, wheat and rye as gluten-containing grains. Ordinary hulled, pearled, flaked, malted and flour forms of barley should not be assumed gluten-free. Read packaged-food labels carefully, including products containing malt or barley-derived ingredients.

Sources

  1. Gluten and Food LabelingU.S. Food and Drug Administration
  2. Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Celiac DiseaseNIDDK