Do Maize Contain Gluten?

Wheat (including spelt), rye, barley and oats all contain gluten. Corn (maize), rice, buckwheat, sorghum, amaranth, millet and soy are all gluten free grains.

How much gluten is in maize?

Corn is naturally gluten free. The protein in corn is sometimes referred to as “corn gluten” but it is not harmful to those with celiac disease.

Is corn gluten gluten-free?

There is no gluten in corn gluten meal. According to University of Illinois food engineer Kent Rausch, it's clear. “This is a textbook fact. Wheat contains gluten.