Is wheat free the same as gluten free?

No, wheat-free is not the same as gluten-free. Wheat-free only eliminates wheat from the diet, while gluten-free eliminates all sources of gluten, a protein found not only in wheat but also in other grains like barley and rye. It is important to note that while all wheat products contain gluten, not all gluten comes from wheat, hence the distinction between the two terms.