Question: are barley and farro gluten free?
Answer: Farro refers to several different types of wheat, including spelt and more ancient forms of the grain such as Einkorn and emmer. Since it is a type of wheat, it is not gluten-free. 1﻿ Gluten is a protein found in the grains wheat, barley, and rye, and farro (since it is a type of wheat) contains plenty of gluten.