Is HAWAIIAN STYLE CHOPPED ROMAINE, GRILLED CHICKEN, PINEAPPLE, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, RED ONION AND RED BELL PEPPER SESAME GINGER DRESSING, HAWAIIAN STYLE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
ROMAINE LETTUCE, DRESSING (WATER, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, LACTIC ACID), RICE VINEGAR, GINGER PUREE (GINGER, VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CANOLA OIL, SESAME SEEDS, XANTHAN GUM, SESAME OIL, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION), PINEAPPLE, MARINATED BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT (CHICKEN, WATER, CULTURED CORN SUGAR AND VINEGAR, SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GRILL FLAVOR (FROM PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN/COTTONSEED OIL), ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR], GRILL SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, MUSTARD, GRILL FLAVOR (FROM SUNFLOWER OIL), ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SPICE, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR (INCLUDING SMOKE FLAVOR)], SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR, ANTICAKE [POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, AND POWDERED CELLULOSE], NATAMYCIN [MOLD INHIBITOR]), SUGAR SNAP PEAS, SLICED RED ONION, DICED RED PEPPER.
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.


