On Gluten
Is there a type of wheat that people with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance are able to tolerate?...
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Einkorn wheat is a variety of grain that is grown with a tough outer hull, along with other unique characteristics unlike regular wheat and gluten grains. The protein in Einkorn wheat has a unique structure of beta-carotene and lutein, giving it a higher nutritional profile than most grains. Some who suffer when eating gluten grains may find that they can tolerate Einkorn wheat due to its unique protein quality.