Is BEEF & VEGETABLE SOUP Gluten Free?


Ingredients
TOMATO SALSA (VINE-RIPENED FRESH TOMATOES, SALT, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID), WATER, BEEF POT ROAST WITH GRAVY (BEEF, SEASONED GRAVY [NATURAL BEEF JUICES, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICES, GRANULATED GARLIC AND ONION, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, NATURAL BEEF FLAVOR, (BEEF STOCK, AUTOLYZED YEAST, BEEF EXTRACT), MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SHORTENING {PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTON SEED OILS}, ONION, XANTHAN GUM, GARLIC, SPICE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES]), RUSSET POTATOES, ONION, GREEN BEANS, YELLOW CORN, CARROTS, CELERY, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BEEF FLAVOR (BEEF BROTH [CONCENTRATE BEEF STOCK, SALT, WATER], BEEF FLAVOR, SALT, FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, TOMATO PASTE), RED BURGUNDY WINE (SALT, POTASSIUM METABISULFITE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE [AS PRESERVATIVES], SALT), CANOLA OIL, CULTURED DEXTROSE/MALTODEXTRIN, PARSLEY, SALT, BLACK PEPPER, CARAMEL COLOR.
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.


