Is BIRDS EYE, ROTINI & VEGETABLES Gluten Free?


Ingredients
COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)), BROCCOLI, CORN, WATER, CARROTS. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTER SEASONING (BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], SALT, NON FAT MILK, HYDROLYZED CORN AND SOY PROTEIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, WHEY, MODIFIED BUTTER OIL, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SPICE, MALTODEXTRIN, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GARLIC POWDER, GUAR GUM, TURMERIC EXTRACT [COLOR], ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, GARLIC, SUGAR, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SALT, ROASTED GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER, PHOSPHORIC ACID), BUTTER FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, ENZYME MODIFIED BUTTER, SALT, DEHYDRATED BUTTER, SHORTENING POWDER, GUAR GUM, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC [FOR COLOR]), SPICES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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.


