Is Chocolate Square Cake Gluten Free?


Ingredients
SUGAR, PALM OIL, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHOLE EGGS, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, EGG WHITES, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, WHEY, PASTEL SEQUIN SHAPES (SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [COTTONSEED AND/OR SOYBEAN], CORN STARCH, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, SOY LECITHIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR], YELLOW 5, RED 3, YELLOW 6, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BLUE 1), INVERT SUGAR, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO & DIESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ALUMINUM SULFATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, MINI BIRTHDAY ASSORTMENT DECORATIONS (SUGAR, EGG WHITE SOLIDS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BLUE 1, RED 3, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6), SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL), POLYSORBATE 60, SOY LECITHIN, CORN FLOUR, SOY FLOUR, SODIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE.
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.


