Just for anyone who is interested. People who have Celiac Disease are not allergic to gluten. Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disease where the body starts attacking itself. It in one of many diseases of this type. It is not just the gluten in wheat that must be avoided. Many people with the disease will explain it by saying they are allergic to wheat because that is easier than going into the medical explanation of what is really happening and does work when you are talking about menus, etc. It is not accurate, through.