Is DECADENT LEMON DROP COOKIES, DECADENT LEMON DROP Gluten Free?


Ingredients
WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, LEMON DROP (SUGAR, VEGETABLE OILS [PALM KERNEL OIL, PALM OIL], LACTOSE, WHEY, SKIM MILK, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER], NATURAL FLAVOR), MARGARINE (VEGETABLE OIL [CANOLA OIL, COTTONSEED OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL], PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES [MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, TOCOPHEROLS {ANTIOXIDANT}, ASCORBIC ACID {ANTIOXIDANT}, CITRIC ACID {ANTIOXIDANT}], SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER], NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], TURMERIC OLEORESIN [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LEMON ZEST (LEMON PEEL ZEST, CANE SUGAR, LEMON OIL ESSENCE), POLISHED WHITE SUGAR (SUGAR, CARNAUBA WAX), EGGS, INVERT SYRUP, WATER, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), BAKING SODA, SALT, NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR.
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.


