Is freekeh gluten-free? No, it’s young wheat
No. Freekeh contains gluten. It’s wheat harvested young and green, then roasted and often cracked.
What to know
- It appears in Middle Eastern pilafs, soups and salads, and in “ancient grain” mixes.
- Swaps with a similar smoky, chewy feel: roasted buckwheat (kasha) or brown rice.
Keep reading
Sources: EU Regulation 1169/2011 (Annex II: cereals containing gluten, namely wheat such as spelt and khorasan wheat, rye, barley, oats), Coeliac UK, Codex Alimentarius (gluten-free = 20 mg/kg or less). Checked 28 September 2026. We inform, we don’t diagnose: for medical questions, your doctor or dietitian has the last word.
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