Is CHEWY BARS, OATS, PEANUT BUTTER Gluten Free?


Ingredients
GRANOLA [WHOLE ROLLED OATS, WHEAT FLAKES, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, HONEY, MOLASSES, SALT, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER)], CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, CRISP RICE [RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, DRY MALT EXTRACT (CORN SOLIDS), SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE], PEANUT BUTTER CHIPS [SUGAR, PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, SKIM DRY MILK SOLIDS, ANHYDROUS DEXTROSE, SALT, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER)], CORN SYRUP, PEANUT FLAVORED COATING [SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, SKIM DRY MILK SOLIDS, PEANUT OIL, SALT, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER)], PEANUTS, GLYCERIN, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, 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.


