Is H-E-B Large Cream Cheese Empanada Gluten Free?

No. This product is not gluten free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain gluten and 3 ingredients contain gluten depending on the source.

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Why it's not gluten free

wheat flour
malted barley flour
enriched wheat flour
natural & artificial flavors
unbleached flour
enriched unbleached malt flour

wheat flour

Dietitian note

Wheat is the most popular cereal grain in the world. It can be found in a wide variety of foods from pastas and breads to chips and other savory snacks. Wheat and all its derivatives contain gluten.

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Ingredients

CREAM CHEESE EMPANADA (CREAM CHEESE FILLING (WATER, CORN SYRUP, CREAM CHEESE (MILK(PASTEURIZED CULTURED), CREAM(PASTEURIZED CULTURED) (MILK), SALT, STABILIZERS (CAROB BEAN, &/OR, XANTHAN, &/OR, GUAR GUM)), SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, GLUCONO-DELTA-LACTONE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6), UNBLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED UNBLEACHED MALT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SHORTENING (REFINED & BLEACHED BEEF TALLOW, SOYBEAN OIL, BHT (STABILIZER)), WATER, SUGAR, YEAST (YEAST, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID), SALT, CINNAMON, ARTIFICIAL VANILLA FLAVOR (WATER, VANILLA FLAVOR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYL ALCOHOL, CARAMEL COLOR, VANILLIN), DOUGH CONDITIONER (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ASCORBIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, ENZYMES), SKIM MILK, EGGS).

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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.