Is Okami Bao Bites Mongolian Beef Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Dough (bleached Wheat Flour Enriched [bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Malted Barley Flour, Ascorbic Acid {dough Conditioner}], Water, Sugar, Shortening [palm Oil], Baking Powder [sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate], Yeast [saccharomyces Cerevisiae], Soybean Oil, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid, Arabic Gum], Sea Salt), Mongolian Beef Filling (seasoned Choice Beef [choice Beef, Water, Corn Starch, Yeast Extract And Citrus Extract, Salt, White Pepper], Mongolian Sauce [soy Sauce {water, Salt, Sugar, Soybeans, Wheat, Molasses}, Water, Brown Sugar, Sake {water, Rice, Salt}, Hoisin Sauce {sugar, Water, Salt, Sweet Potato Powder, Rice Vinegar, Contains Less Than 2% Of Soybeans, Corn Starch, Sesame Paste, Spices, Wheat Flour, Dehydrated Garlic, Chili Peppers}, Garlic {garlic, Water}, Toasted Sesame Oil, Chili Garlic Sauce {salted Chili Peppers [chili Peppers, Salt], Water, Sugar, Rice Vinegar, Dehydrated Garlic, Modified Corn Starch, Acetic Acid}, Food Starchmodified, Caramel Color], Green Onion). Contains Wheat, Soy and Sesame.
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.