Is DONUTS, CHOCOLATE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING OILS: COTTONSEED OIL, PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL), WATER, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL OIL, PALM OIL), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: EGGS, NONFAT MILK, GLYCERIN, SOY FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE), SALT, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, DEXTROSE, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (CORN AND/OR WHEAT), WHEY, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SPICES, TAPIOCA STARCH, WHEAT STARCH, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, KARAYA GUM, COLORED WITH EXTRACTS OF ANNATTO AND TURMERIC, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, COCONUT.
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.


