Is H‑E‑B Sushiya Crab Rangoons Gluten Free?


Ingredients
CRAB RANGOON (FILLING [CREAM CHEESE {PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS (XANTHAN AND/OR CAROB BEAN AND/OR GUAR GUMS)}, IMITATION CRAB FLAKES {SURIMI (GOLDEN THREADFIN BREAM, POLLOCK), WATER, WHEAT STARCH, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SOYBEAN PROTEIN, SALT, SUGAR, MIRIN, SOYBEAN OIL, CRAB EXTRACT, CRAB FLAVOR, SORBITOL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CARMINE AND PAPRIKA (COLOR)}, CRAB MEAT, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, GREEN ONION, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE {DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, MOLASSES, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, ONIONS, ANCHOVIES, GARLIC, CLOVES, TAMARIND EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, CHILI PEPPER EXTRACT}, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, YEAST EXTRACT], CRUST [WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CORN STARCH, SALT]), SWEET CHILI SAUCE (CHILI SAUCE [SUGAR, WATER, PICKLED RED CHILI, VINEGAR, GARLIC, SALT, XANTHAN GUM], TURNIP, CARROT).
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.


