Is DIPPED CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES, DIPPED CHOCOLATE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIE (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, PALM AND/OR CANOLA OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LEAVENING [BAKING SODA AND/OR CALCIUM PHOSPHATE] SALT, SOY LECITHIN, CHOCOLATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), WHITE COATING (SUGAR, PALM KERNAL AND PALM OILS, WHEY, NONFAT MILK, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT), DARK CHOCOLATE (UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT), RED COLOR (MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, RED 40 LAKE, SOY LECITHIN), CANDY HEARTS (DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, CALCIUM STEARATE, NATURAL | AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RESINOUS GLAZE (CONFECTIONER'S | GLAZE), CARANAUBA WAX, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, RED 40, RED 40 LAKE).
Look up any ingredient →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.


