A gluten intolerance is the body’s inability to digest or break down the gluten protein found in wheat and certain other grains. Also known as a gluten sensitivity, gluten intolerance can range from a ...

National Gluten-free Day, on Jan. 12, brought into focus that nearly 8 percent of people live with celiac or gluten intolerance. Erie has many shopping choices to avoid the wheat protein.

Barley is a type of cereal grain that contains gluten. Those who avoid gluten will need to avoid barley, including barley flour, pearl barley, and malted barley. Barley grass may be gluten-free.