Is Hamburger Helper Cheesy Ranch Burger, 5.5 oz Box Gluten Free?


Ingredients
ENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, MODIFIED WHEY, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTERMILK, SUGAR, SEA SALT (POTASSIUM MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, PARSLEY*, CALCIUM LACTATE, VINEGAR*, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES), SPICE, YEAST EXTRACT, COLOR (YELLOW LAKES 5 & 6, YELLOW 5 & 6, RED 40 LAKE), COCONUT OIL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PALM OIL*( PALM OIL, LACTOSE, SODIUM CASEINATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE), BLUE CHEESE* (MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES), PARMESAN CHEESE* (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYME MODIFIED BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NONFAT MILK*, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), *DRIED.
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.


