Is COOKIES & CREAM BAR, COOKIES & CREAM Gluten Free?


Ingredients
PROTEIN BLEND (SOY PROTEIN COCOA CRISPS [SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), TAPIOCA STARCH], MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN COCOA CRISPS [WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CALCIUM CARBONATE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN], CASEIN, PARTIALLY HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE), SOLUBLE TAPIOCA FIBER, GLYCERINE, INVERT EVAPORATED CANE SYRUP, FRACTIONATED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, HYDROLYZED GELATIN ERYTHRITOL, BROWN RICE SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, YOGURT POWDER (WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, YOGURT CULTURES), OLIGOFRUCTOSE, BROWN RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, WATER INULIN, PALM OIL, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, FLAXSEED, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN.
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.


