Is H-E-B Italian Cream Cake Gluten Free?


Ingredients
italian cream cake(sugar, soybean oil, bleached wheat flour, eggs, water, cake base(enriched wheat flour(wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), modified corn starch, leavening(sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium acid pyrophosphate), emulsifier blend(propylene glycol monoesters, mono & diglycerides, soy lecithin, BHT(preservative), citric acid), whey(MILK), salt, wheat gluten, emulsifier blend(rice starch, glucose syrup solids, mono & diglycerides, skim milk, polyglycerol ester, tetrasodium pyrophosphate), natural & artificial flavors, sugar, sodium stearoyl lactylate), pecans, coconut, sodium metabisulfite, butter(MILK), buttermilk, natural & artificial flavors) cream cheese icing(sugar, cream cheese(milk(pasteurized cultured), cream(pasteurized cultured)(MILK), salt, stabilizers(carob bean, &/OR, xanthan, &/OR, guar gum)), butter(pasteurized cream(MILK), natural flavor), palm oil, corn starch, contains 2% or less of:, gum arabic, cellulose gum, calcium disodium EDTA, lactic acid, sodium benzoate(preservative), sodium bisulfite(preservative), potassium sorbate(preservative), lemon juice concentrate, natural flavor, water)
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.


