Is CHEWY BAR, PEANUT BUTTER Gluten Free?


Ingredients
CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, MILK CHOCOLATE FLAVORED COATING [SUGAR, PALM KERNEL AND/OR PALM OIL, WHEY POWDER, LACTOSE, COCOA POWDER, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), NATURAL FLAVOR], RICE FLOUR, WHOLE ROLLED OATS, CORN SYRUP, PUFFED WHOLE WHEAT, PEANUT BUTTER CHIPS [SUGAR, PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, SKIM DRY MILK SOLIDS, ANHYDROUS DEXTROSE, SALT, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER)], PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS, PEANUT OIL), GLYCERIN, SUGAR, WHEAT FLAKES, CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, DRY MALT EXTRACT (CONTAINS CORN SOLIDS), CHOCOLATE CHIPS [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ANHYDROUS DEXTROSE, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR], COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR], COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), MOLASSES, HONEY, CALCIUM CARBONATE, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, ALMONDS, SOY PROTEINS, DRIED UNSWEETENED COCONUT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR (BETA CAROTENE).
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.


