Is Co-op Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bowl Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Cooked Dressed Pasta (34%) (durum Wheat Semolina, Water, Rapeseed Oil), Mayonnaise Dressing (24%) (mayonnaise (water, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Pasteurised Egg Yolk (egg Yolk, Salt), Dijon Mustard (water, Mustard Seeds, Spirit Vinegar, Salt), Salt, White Wine Vinegar, Lemon Juice), Water, Onion Granules, Chives, Chipotle Paste (sugar, Red Pepper Juice Concentrate, Molasses, Tomato Paste, Water, Sea Salt, White Wine Vinegar, Smoked Paprika, Chipotle Chilli Powder, Onion Salt, Garlic Salt), Brown Sugar, Yeast Extract Powder, Black Pepper, Stabiliser (xanthan Gum), Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Purée, Dijon Mustard (water, Mustard Seeds, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Acidity Regulator (citric Acid)), Sweetcorn (13%), Cooked Barbecue Marinated Chicken (11%) (chicken Breast, Bbq Spice Seasoning (sugar, Tomato Powder, Dried Glucose Syrup, Spices (ground Paprika, Chilli Powder, Cassia, Turmeric, Cloves, Cumin Powder), Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Acidity Regulator (citric Acid), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Smoked Flavouring), Salt, Cornflour, Tapioca Starch, Yeast Extract Powder, Spirit Vinegar Powder, Flavouring, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Sugar, Maple Syrup, Salt, Smoked Water, Antioxidant (sodium Ascorbate), Preservative (sodium Nitrite)), Smoked Maple Bacon (3%) (pork Belly, Water, Sugar, Maple Syrup, Salt, Smoked Water, Garlic Powder, Stabiliser (sodium Nitrite)), White Onion, 9% Chicken, 2% Pork Contains Wheat, Egg, and Mustard. It may also contain Cereals containing Gluten.
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.


