Is Coles Cheese Sticks, Asiago Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Mozzarella Cheese (Skim Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Asiago Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Dextrose, Asiago Pepper Blend (Whey, Salt, Buttermilk, Maltodextrin, Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese Culture, Enzymes), Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Enzyme Modified Butter, Lactic Acid, Natural Asiago And Blue Cheese Flavors, Cultured Buttermilk, Citric Acid, Soybean Oil, Silicon Dioxide), Salt, Wheat Gluten, Yeast (Ascorbic Acid), Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Ascorbic Acid, Malted Barley Flour, Enzymes, Garlic Powder, Pepper Blend (Black Pepper, Salt, Brown Sugar, Dehydrated Onion, Parsley, Dehydrated Bell Pepper, Spice), Onion Powder, Butter (Cream, Salt), Natural Flavor, Annatto
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.


