<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> If spelt caused a reaction she's probably allergic to gluten and not just wheat. Spelt, quinona and a bunch of other grains have gluten in them. Mod Food Startch can be made from a variety of grains, wheat among them. Sometimes its made from corn and okay unless your daughter is also allergic to corn. NOT an expert, struggling with the same stuff. Candace