Is Flora Italian Pastries Wedding Cookies Powder Sugar Coated, Italian Gluten Free?


Ingredients
FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID), SHORTENING (PALM OLEIN/PALM STEARIN TRANS FREE BLEND), SALTED BUTTER (CREAM, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE(A PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID, NATURALAND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETACAROTENE(COLOR), VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED, WHEY), POWDER SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), DONUT SUGAR ( DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PALM OIL, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE(PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), VANILLA FLAVOR (WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CARAMEL COLOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ETHYL VANILLIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS A PRESERVATIVE).
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.


