<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Couscous is coarsely ground wheat and therefore must be avoided on a gluten-free diet. It is also a popular Middle-Eastern dish of coarsely ground wheat cooked with meat or broth. Shelley Case, B.Sc., RD Consulting Dietitian Case Nutrition Consulting www.glutenfreediet.ca <http://www.glutenfreediet.ca/>