Is ASDA Free From Gluten Frieda The Caterpillar Cake Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Chocolate Flavour Frosting (47%) [Sugar, Vegetable Oils [Palm, Rapeseed], Water, Glucose Syrup, Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder, Dried Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup, Golden Syrup, Emulsifiers (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids), Cornflour, Flavouring, Colour (Carotenes), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)], Sugar, Vegetable Oils [Rapeseed, Palm, Palm Kernel], Pasteurised Whole Egg, Dark Brown Sugar, Rice Flour, Humectant (Glycerol), Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder, Glucose Syrup, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Pasteurised Egg White, Maize Flour, Cornflour, Invert Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Potassium Carbonates, Sodium Carbonates), Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Tragacanth), Buckwheat Flour, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Emulsifiers (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Acacia Gum), Thickeners (Tragacanth, Acacia Gum), Spirulina Concentrate, Colours (Anthocyanins, Lutein, Beetroot Red, Paprika Extract, Vegetable Carbon, Riboflavins, Carotenes), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Safflower Extract. Contains Egg. May also contain nuts, milk, and soya.
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.


