Is buckwheat gluten-free?
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Yes. Despite the name, buckwheat is not wheat and is naturally gluten-free.
Why
- Buckwheat is a seed related to rhubarb, not a cereal grain.
Watch out for
- Most soba noodles are a buckwheat–wheat blend; look for 100% buckwheat.
- Buckwheat pancake mixes may add wheat flour.
Frequently asked
Are soba noodles gluten-free?
Only when made from 100% buckwheat and labelled gluten-free.
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