Cream of Wheat
Also listed as Farina Cereal and Hot Wheat Cereal.
Grains & Bakery
This is what the ingredient is.
Cream of Wheat is a hot farina wheat cereal. Labels may say cream of wheat or farina.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is cooked into a hot breakfast porridge.
Here is what food agencies say.
Wheat breakfast cereals fall under FDA labeling and allergen rules.
Here is what research has found.
Wheat allergen presence is expected; undeclared milk or soy in flavored packs can drive recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains wheat. Check flavored packets for dairy allergens.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/18/2026