Is Bakery Bling Assorted Cookies, Assorted Gluten Free?


Ingredients
COOKIES: PASTRY FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID) (WHEAT), MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID, NON-HYDROGENATED PALM SHORTENING, GRANULATED SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), SUGARS (POWDERED SUGAR), INVERT SYRUP, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, BAKING SODA, SODIUM BICARBONATE, WHOLE DRIED POWDERED EGGS (EGG), EGG WHITE POWDER (EGG). ICING: POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), SUGARS (POWDERED SUGAR), WATER, GRANULATED SUGAR, EGG WHITE POWDER (EGG), NATURAL FLAVOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, GUM ARABIC, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), FD&C RED #40 LAKE, CITRIC ACID, CREAM OF TARTAR, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE). GLITTERY SUGARTM: LARGE GRANULATED SUGAR, SANDING SUGAR, EDIBLE PEARLESCENT GLITTER (HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MICA (COLOR), TITANIUM DIOXIDE, GLYCERIN, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, TRIACETIN, POLYSORBATE 80), (MICA BASED PEARLESCENT PIGMENT), CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, WATER, FD&C RED #40 LAKE, CARNAUBA WAX, RED 3. ACCESSORIES: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, MALIC ACID, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR ADDED, RED 40, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5 & 6, CARNAUBA WAX, BEESWAX, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE.
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.


