Is Green Bean Casserole Gluten Free?


Ingredients
GREEN BEANS, WATER, SOY MILK (REDUCED FAT MILK, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), FRIED ONIONS (ONIONS, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], PALM OIL, SALT), CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP (WATER, MUSHROOMS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CREAM [MILK], SALT, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVORING, DEHYDRATED GARLIC), MUSHROOMS, SOYBEAN OIL, ONION POWDER, SALT, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, XANTHAN GUM, ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE, TURMERIC (COLOR).
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.


