Is FIBER MAX BROWNIES, CHOCOLATE FUDGE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT (INULIN), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CHIPS (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], DEXTROSE, WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), FRUCTOSE, GLYCERIN, VEGETABLE OIL BLEND (HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL AND/OR HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL), PALM OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF: PALM KERNEL OIL, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), DRIED EGG WHITES, CORNSTARCH, NONFAT MILK, COCOA POWDER, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, SOY LECITHIN.
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.


