Is CHOPPED COMPLETE SALAD KIT, SWEET & SPICY KOREAN STYLE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
VEGETABLE BLEND (NAPA CABBAGE, ROMAINE LETTUCE, CARROTS, RED CABBAGE, CELERY, RADISH, INGREDIENTS MAY VARY BY SEASON), GOCHUJANG VINAIGRETTE (WATER, SUGAR, SESAME OIL, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT], HOT PEPPER PASTE [WATER, SUGAR, RED CHILI PEPPER POWDER, FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE {WATER, SOYBEANS, RICE, SALT, ALCOHOL}, PEAR PUREE CONCENTRATE, SALT, SALTED SAKE {SAKE (WATER, RICE, KOJI), SALT}, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, RICE VINEGAR, SESAME OIL, PAPRIKA POWDER, CORN STARCH], DISTILLED VINEGAR, GINGER, RICE VINEGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID, CORN STARCH, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, SESAME SEEDS, SPICES, KETCHUP [WATER, TOMATO PASTE, CANE SUGAR, SALT, VINEGAR, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR], XANTHAN GUM), PUFFED BROWN RICE, BLACK SESAME SEEDS.
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.


