Which foods are gluten-free and suitable for a gluten-free diet?

• A. Rice, corn, and potatoes
• B. Barley, rye, and oats
• C. Spelt
• D. Wheat

Answer: (A)

A gluten-free diet avoids gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Foods that are naturally free of gluten and commonly used in gluten-free eating include rice, corn, and potatoes; these do not contain gluten and are safe for most people following this diet. In contrast, barley and rye definitely contain gluten, and wheat contains gluten, so those foods are not appropriate. Spelt is a wheat-related grain and also contains gluten. Oats are often avoided or limited in strict gluten-free diets because they’re frequently processed with gluten-containing grains and some individuals react to them, even though oats themselves don’t contain gluten. So, rice, corn, and potatoes are the best-fit naturally gluten-free options.