Is BBQ Ranch Chopped Salad Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Red Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, Carrot, Green Onion, Ranch Dressing: Canola Oil, Buttermilk (Skim Milk, Whey, Water, Milk Solids, Whey Powder, Corn Starch, Tapioca Starch, Disodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Carob Bean Gum, Bacterial Culture), Water, Liquid Egg Yolk, Sugar, Cider Vinegar, Onion, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Green Onion, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Spice, Mustard Flour, Bbq Sauce: Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Tomato Paste, Molasses, Modified Corn Starch, Red Chili Pepper, Corn Syrup, Natural Smoke Flavour, Chipotle Pepper, Caramel Colour, Capers, Dried Garlic, Anchovy, Natural Flavour, Tamarind, Dried Onion, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Benzoate, Chili Lime Tortilla Chips: Ground White Corn, Vegetable Oils, Sour Cream Powder (Cream, Skim Milk, Active Lactic Cultures, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid), Corn Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Paprika, Whey, Spice And Spices Extracts, Lime Juice Powder (Lime Juice Solids, Lime Oil), Bacon Crumbles: Pork Belly, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Ascorbate
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.