[header] How to read a label for gluten [title] Check packaging labels for the 4 main grains that contain gluten. [step] There are 8 food allergens that the fda must identify on package labels. Wheat is included in the list, but the 3 other grains are not required to be labeled by the fda. 
[substeps] Look for the word " wheat " in the ingredients list. You also may see " contains wheat " directly following the list.