Is H‑E‑B Chocolate Cake with Confetti Butter Cream Icing Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Chocolate Cake W-chocolate Smooth N Light (Chocolate Cake (Sugar, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Soybean Oil, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Egg Whites, Palm Oil, Emulsifier Blend (Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Mono & Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid), Modified Corn Starch, Contains 2% Or Less Of:, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Egg Yolks, Skim Milk, Dextrose, Salt, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Guar Gum, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Propionate , Gum Arabic, Polysorbate 60, Calcium Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Red 40), Chocolate Smooth N Light Buttercream (Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Mono & Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Water, Cocoa (Alkali), Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of:, Corn Starch, Salt, Potassium Sorbate , Natural & Artificial Flavors)), Bright Sequins (Sugar, Rice Flour, Palm Oil, Tapioca Starch, Glucose, Glycerin, Cellulose Gum, Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Magnesium Silicate, Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 6, Yellow 5)
Look up any ingredient →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.


