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A wheat allergy is an immune system response to a protein that is consumed in wheat. The immune system reacts by treating the foreign protein as a “threat.” The allergic symptoms result from the immune system releasing certain chemicals to attack the protein. Symptoms usually occur within a few minutes of ingestion and in some cases arise after a few hours. Wheat allergy is one of the most common food allergies, with wheat listed as one of the top 8 allergens.

Wheat allergy is not to be confused with Gluten intolerance, also known as Celiac Disease. In gluten intolerance, the body cannot digest gluten. As a result the intestinal lining becomes damaged and cannot absorb vitamins, minerals and nutrients.