The main ingredient in sourdough bread is usually wheat flour — which contains gluten. ... This means there may still be unsafe levels of gluten in regular wheat sourdough bread. However, gluten-free sourdough varieties, which are made from gluten-free flours like rice, sorghum, or teff, are available (3).
What breads are wheat free?
There are plenty of wheat-free alternatives to regular bread;
- Rye Bread. Typically denser than wheat bread, rye bread is made using flour from the rye grain as opposed to wheat flour. ...
- Sourdough Bread. ...
- Gluten-free bread. ...
- Corn Tortillas. ...
- Sweet Potato.
Is sourdough bread better for gluten intolerance?
Sourdough is a low-gluten bread. It also contains lower levels of fructans, another substance that can cause unpleasant digestive symptoms in some people. This can make sourdough a better option for people with IBS, gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity.
