Is CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS SOUP, CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS Gluten Free?


Ingredients
FILTERED WATER, COOKED CHICKEN MEAT (CHICKEN MEAT, WATER, POTATO STARCH, SEA SALT), ORGANIC CARROTS, ORGANIC PEAS, ORGANIC CORN STARCH AND/OR ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, DUMPLINGS (ORGANIC SEMOLINA [WHEAT], ORGANIC EGG WHITES), ORGANIC CREAM (MILK), ORGANIC CHICKEN BROTH CONCENTRATE (ORGANIC CHICKEN BROTH [ORGANIC CHICKEN STOCK, SEA SALT], ORGANIC CHICKEN FLAVOR [ORGANIC CHICKEN FLAVOR, SEA SALT], ORGANIC CHICKEN FAT, SEA SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, ORGANIC VEGETABLE FLAVORING [ORGANIC CARROT, ORGANIC ONION], ORGANIC VEGETABLES [ORGANIC CELERY, ORGANIC CARROT, ORGANIC ONION], ORGANIC TOMATO PASTE, ORGANIC TURMERIC, ORGANIC CARROT POWDER, ORGANIC ONION POWDER, ORGANIC POTATO FLOUR, FLAVOR, ORGANIC CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC FLAVOR), NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER, ORGANIC ONION POWDER, ORGANIC SPICES, ORGANIC TURMERIC.
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.


