Is CHOCOLATE BISCUITS, CHOCOLATE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENINGS (PALM, COCONUT), CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY POWDER (FROM MILK), HAZELNUTS, LOW FAT COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CANDIED ORANGE PEEL (ORANGE PEEL, SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP [FROM WHEAT OR MAIZE]), BUTTERFAT, COCONUT, DRY WHOLE MILK POWDER, DRIED WHOLE EGG, EGG YOLK POWDER, MILK PROTEIN, WHEAT STARCH, LACTOSE, DEXTROSE, INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, GLUCOSE SYRUP (FROM WHEAT OR MAIZE), LEAVENINGS (SODIUM BICARBONATE, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE AND SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), EMULSIFIER (MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, SOY LECITHIN AND RAPESEED LECITHIN), SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, VANILLA FLAVOR (VANILLA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, WATER, CORN SYRUP, ETHYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 80, GLYCERINE AND 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.


