Is ASDA Extra Special Hand Finished Lemon Cake Gluten Free?
Ingredients
Sugar, Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Rapeseed Oil, Egg, Unsalted Butter (Milk), Lemon Zest, Humectant (Glycerol), Egg White, Glucose Syrup, Lemon Curd (2%) [Sugar, Pasteurised Whole Egg, Salted Butter [Butter (Milk), Salt], Lemon Juice, Water, Gelling Agent (Agar), Lemon Oil, Preservatives (Sodium Metabisulphite, Potassium Metabisulphite)], Sicilian Lemon Juice, Belgian White Chocolate Curls [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Lactose (Milk), Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Vanilla Extract], Lemon Comminute, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Potassium Carbonates, Sodium Carbonates), Palm Oil, Skimmed Milk Powder, Lemon Oil, Palm Stearin, Maize Starch, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Dried Egg White, Orange Oil
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.


