Is BIRTHDAY CAKE PLANT-BASED COOKIES, BIRTHDAY CAKE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PROTEIN BLEND (VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, PEA PROTEIN, RICE PROTEIN), PALM MARGARINE (PALM OIL, PALM FRACTIONS, WATER, SALT, EMULSIFIERS [SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES], NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, MIXED TOCOPHEROL [ANTIOXIDANTS] VITAMIN A, BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR]), CANE SUGAR, SPRINKLES (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL & PALM OIL, CORN STARCH, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, VEGETABLE JUICE, ANNATTO EXTRACT, SPIRULINA EXTRACT, TURMERIC, BETA CAROTENE, MALTODEXTRIN, CARNAUBA WAX, CELLULOSE GUM), INVERT SUGAR, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, OLIGOFRUCTOSE, VEGETABLE GLYCERINE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, BAKING SODA, SEA SALT, CULTURED DEXTROSE, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM.
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.