Is FRESH DIP JALAPENO QUESO, CREAMY & SPICY Gluten Free?


Ingredients
WHOLE MILK (MILK, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), PASTEURIZED PROCESSED AMERICAN CHEESE (AMERICAN CHEESE [{CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, COLOR ADDED], POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A PRESERVATIVE]), PEPPERJACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POTATO STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE ADDED [PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [MOLD INHIBITOR]), ROMA TOMATOES, JALAPENO PEPPER, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, FULLY REFINED CANOLA OIL, CHEESE FLAVOR (AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], NATURAL FLAVOR, SYNTHETIC CALCIUM SILICATE [ANTICAKING AGENT], HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN), SEA SALT (NATURAL SEA SALT, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE [2% MAXIMUM]), GARLIC POWDER, MUSTARD FLOUR, CILANTRO.
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.


