Is Cream + Sugar Vanilla Mini Sammies, Vanilla Gluten Free?


Ingredients
ICE CREAM: WHOLE MILK, CREAM, SUGAR, NONFAT DRY MILK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: CAROB BEAN GUM A/O GUAR GUM, NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT, VANILLA PASTE (CANE SUGAR, WATER, VANILLA EXTRACT, VANILLA BEANS, GUM TRAGACANTH NATURAL THICKENER), VANILLA BEAN SPECKS, BETA-CAROTENE COLOR, SALT. COOKIES: UNBLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONO-NITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), VANILLA EXTRACT), BROWN SUGAR (CANE SUGAR, CANE SYRUP), POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), CANOLA OIL, WHOLE EGGS, VANILLA EXTRACT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, STAR ANISE, SALT. SPRINKLES: VANILLA (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SKIMMED MILK POWDER, VANILLA EXTRACT), DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA POWDER, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT).
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.


