Is Harris Teeter Mega Character Cupcake Gluten Free?

No. This product is not gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains gluten and 6 ingredients contain gluten depending on the source.

Why it's not gluten free

  • wheat flour
  • natural flavor
  • natural and artificial flavor
  • dextrin
  • bleached enriched flour
  • +2 more

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.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Cupcakes [Sugar, Water, Bleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Whole Eggs, Soybean Oil, Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Mono- and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin), Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Dried Egg Whites, Nonfat Dry Milk, Wheat Starch, Sodium Bicarbonate, Modified Food Starch (Corn, Tapioca), Salt, Dextrose, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Acidic Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Aluminum Sulfate, Emulsifier (Propylene Glycol Mono and Diesters of Fats and Fatty Acids, Mono- and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Citric Acid), Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Polysorbate 60, Monocalcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Soy Flour], Icing [Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oils, Interesterified Soybean Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Mono- and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Cream Cheese [Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Nonfat Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Carob Bean Gum and/or Guar Gum, Alginate, Natural Flavor), Vegetable Oil (Palm, Canola), Water, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Nonfat Dry Milk, Soybean Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Contains 2% or Less of Maltodextrin, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide (for Color), Locust Bean Gum, High Fructose Syrup, Guar Gum, Sodium Caseinate (Milk), Blue 1, Blue 1 Lake, Blue 2, Blue 2 Lake, Red 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40, Red 40 Lake, Invert Sugar, Caramel Color, BHT, Soy Lecithin, Mono- and Diglycerides, Phosphoric Acid, Lactic Acid, Propyl Gallate, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives)], Sprinkles [Sugar, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (Cottonseed, Soybean), Dextrin, Soy Lecithin, Gum Arabic, Cellulose Gum, Confectioners Glaze Carrageenan, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Gum Tragacanth, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue 1 Lake, FD&C Yellow 5 Lake, FD&C Yellow 6 Lake, FD&C Yellow 6, FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Red 40 Lake, FD&C Red 3, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, FD&C Blue 2 Lake, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Carnauba Wax].

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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.

Where to buy

Harris Teeter Mega Character Cupcake is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
SweetChocolatey
Texture
CreamySoftTender
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastOn The Go