Is ASDA BLT Pasta Salad Gluten Free?
Ingredients
Marinated Cooked Torchetti Pasta, Cooked Torchetti Pasta (Water, Durum Wheat Semolina), Water, Sundried Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Rapeseed Oil, Black Pepper, Sugar, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Flour, Spirit Vinegar, Sea Salt, Mustard Husk, Pimento, Turmeric), Colour (Paprika Extract), Salt, White Wine Vinegar, Citric Acid, Glucose, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Garlic Puree), Lettuce (Green Multileaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce), Mayonnaise (Water, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Modified Potato Starch, Free Range Dried Egg Yolk, Salt, Stabilisers (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum), Acidity Regulator (Acetic Acid), Black Pepper, (Potassium Sorbate), Flavouring, Colour (Carotenes)), Carrots, Smoke Flavour Cooked Bacon, Pork, Salt, Smoke Flavouring, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), (Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite)), Sunblush (R), Tomatoes
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.


