Is CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Gluten Free?


Ingredients
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN AS AN EMULSIFIER, AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING) WHOLE EGGS, BETTUR (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SWEET CREAM BUTTERMILK, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CITRIC ACID AS PRESERVATIVES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, COLORED WITH CAROTENE), SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS), MARGARINE (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, WATER, SALT, BUTTERMILK, LECITHIN, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SORBIC ACID & SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED AS PRESERVATIVES, ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED, ARTIFICIALLY COLORED WITH BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), SALT, VANILLA (WATER, ETHYL ALCOHOL, CARAMEL COLOR), BUTTERMILK POWDER, SODA BICARBONATE, 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.


