Is BERTOLLI, RUSTICO BAKES CHICKEN PARMIGIANA & PENNE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Cooked Pasta (Water, Enriched Pasta [Durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]) , Breaded Chicken (Boneless Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat, Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Food Starch, Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Maltodextrin, Spices, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphates, Dextrose, Parmesan Cheese [Partially Skim Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Sugar, Enzyme Modified Parmesan Cheese [Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Cheese Flavor [with Dehydrated Cheese {Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes}, Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Soy Lecithin], Whey, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Leavening [Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate], Yeast, Natural Flavors, Garlic Powder, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oil, Onion Powder, Mustard Seed, Extractives of Paprika, Parsley, Caramel Color. Parfried in Soybean Oil), Crushed Tomatoes in Puree (Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Citric Acid), Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Whey Protein Concentrate), Water, LESS THAN 2% OF: Sauteed Onions (Onions, Soybean Oil), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Spices, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Crushed Garlic, Salt, Tomato Paste, Citric Acid. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, 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.


