Is BERTOLLI Italian Sausage Torta Pie, 60 OZ Gluten Free?


Ingredients
FILLING: CRUSHED TOMATOES IN PUREE (DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, CITRIC ACID), CHEESE BLEND (RICOTTA CHEESE [WHEY, CREAM, VINEGAR, CARRAGEENAN], CREAM, WATER, MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], DRIED EGG WHITES, PARSLEY, METHYLCELLULOSE, SALT, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER), COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE (PORK, WATER, SPICES, SALT, SUGAR, PAPRIKA, SEASONING [POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, RICE FLOUR], GARLIC POWDER, FLAVORINGS), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), ONIONS, OLIVE OIL, SUGAR, GARLIC PUREE (CRUSHED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID), SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BASIL, METHYLCELLULOSE, PARSLEY, SPICES, SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID. CRUST: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID) , INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, MODIFIED WHEY, CARAMEL COLOR, WHEAT FLOUR. SPICE TOPPING: LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, SPICES, DRIED RED BELL PEPPER.CONTAINS: EGG, MILK,WHEAT
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.


