Is CUPCAKE, CHOCOLATE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
ICING SUGAR, SHORTENING (CANOLA, PALM, MODIFIED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL), SUGAR, SOYBEAN AND CANOLA OIL, WATER, EGG, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), GLUCOSE, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), BUTTER [CREAM, SALT), SKIM MILK POWDER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY POWDER, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR (FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C BLUE #1, FD&C BLUE #1, FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #6), PALM KERNEL OIL, CORN STARCH, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUM ARABIC, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, POLYSORBATE 60.
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.


