Is BROWNIE BAR, CHOCOLATE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
TRISOURCE PROTEIN BLEND (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CALCIUM CASEINATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE), MALTITOL SYRUP, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA POWDER, WHEY, NONFAT MILK, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), CANE INVERT SYRUP, FRUCTOSE SYRUP, OLIGOFRUCTOSE (FROM CHICORY ROOT), SOY CRISPS (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT), ALKALIZED COCOA POWDER, WHOLE OATS, ROASTED ALMONDS, HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL, AND LESS THAN 2% OF: CHOCOLATE, WATER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, 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.


