Is Aqua Star Crispy Battered Alaskan Cod & Crunchy Waffle Fries Fish & Chips, Crispy Battered Gluten Free?


Ingredients
BATTERED COD (COD, WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, SALT, RICE FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN, CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE], EGG WHITES, DEXTROSE, PALM OIL, MUSTARD FLOUR, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, MUSTARD BRAN), WAFFLE FRIES (POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN, CANOLA, COTTONSEED, AND/OR SUNFLOWER], ENRICHED FLOUR [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CELLULOSE GUM, COM STARCH, DEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE], RICE FLOUR, SALT, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE [TO MAINTAIN NATURAL COLOR]).
What is a Gluten Free diet?
A gluten-free diet excludes all foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It's essential for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy, as consuming gluten can trigger inflammation and digestive issues. Common gluten-containing foods include bread, pasta, cereals, and baked goods, though many gluten-free alternatives now exist using rice, corn, or almond flour. Beyond medical necessity, some people choose a gluten-free lifestyle for perceived health benefits, though experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals when eliminating gluten-containing grains.


